Kairos // June
In due time. At the appointed time. Before its time. God’s timing is critical. And we’re so often out of line with it, aren’t we? Kairos, καιρός, is one of the Greek words for time. It occurs over 80 times in the New Testament. Kairos can be interpreted as the “due” time of the Lord, the proper time. It’s different from Chronos, χρόνος, which can often be read as delay or chronological time. Here are some examples:
“He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know times (chronos) or seasons (kairos) that the Father has fixed by his own authority.’”
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season (kairos) we will reap, if we do not give up.”
“When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, (chronos) he said to him, ‘Do you want to be healed?’”
I felt the Lord say that June was going to be His appointed time.
About the Poem
I had a vision about timing last year where I felt the Lord say things were going according to His plan, relating to the scripture in Esther “for such a time as this.” It was His response to my question, “Why do things have to be this way?” In the moment, I found it quite comforting—but months later, still looking that same problem in the face, I have a bit of an attitude when it comes to timing.
Everyone always wants to paraphrase Esther and encourage each other that we were all made for such a time as this—but quite frankly, sometimes under the hand of God, I feel pretty crushed and broken. Being “made” can often feel like broken clay at the potter’s wheel, being smushed into something new.
So that’s really at the heart of this poem. What does it mean to be made for such a time as this?
And what kind of time is “this” anyways? Will we see it or miss it like those who have gone before us? Who will catch a glimpse of heaven and discern the times (Matthew 16:3)?
I want to be someone with eyes to see and ears to hear.
About the Art
I’ve been staring at this piece of art for a few months now. It haunts me in a way, but it feels like the right time for it. I painted it back in January and titled it “Unwritten” because it didn’t feel finished yet. So perhaps it’s found its home in becoming the right time, Kairos.
For the playlist this month, I took a different turn from the normal worship overtones. I chose songs that have been making me ask questions.
What is time to those without clocks?
We are halfway through the year now, and I’ve got to say, some things do feel lost to time.
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