To Everything There is a Season

“To everything there is a season,

A time for every purpose under heaven.”  Ecclesiastes 3:3 (NKJV)

 In the Greek language there are two words describing time, Kronos and Kairos.  Kronos time is experienced in measured sequential increments. We experience our physical life journey from birth to death in Kronos time.  Kairos is experienced in cycles and moments of God’s perfect timing and renewal.  The seasons renewing Earth symbolize Kairos or God’s time.

Our modern society is driven by Kronos time.  Our lives are dictated by the tick of the clock and we accomplish as much as we can in a twenty-four-hour day.  But Kairos time is eternal and infinite, existing inside and outside the three dimensional space that Kronos time is measured.  Kairos is the eternal at work  on Earth where the physical manifests from an eternal consciousness not bound by Kronos time.  In Kairos, points in Kronos space and time come together when we follow our soul and God, but these points cannot be hurried.  Therefore, taking actions to force results inconsistent with our eternal soul and God's will, never satisfy us.  But those choices can be a learning process in our spiritual journey.  God in his eternal and infinite plan, forgives us when we choose unwisely and provides course corrections.

The lot I am building my dream home is located where two roads intersect.  I was not conscious of the symbol of a crossroad until after I signed the contract. In Kairos time, my decision came together in one moment or crossroad.  I knew in my soul that God called me to build my Christmas House on this lot to accommodate a family I do not yet have.  God took me through many decision points in my life to lead to this realization.  His faithful presence has taught me to follow my heart and soul consistent with his will even when it poses risks. I know God will provide exactly what I need when I need it.  The purpose of each step on my journey has been to strengthen me in my faith and to grow closer to God.

Solomon in Ecclesiastes describes our lives as a breath that disappears in the air.  But he also wrote “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)