Carpe Diem

Kairos is a Greek word that means ‘time,’ but it is not time in the sense that we usually think of it. Kairos means; appointed time, season, opportunity, almost a divine moment. I am teaching on a passage this weekend that has this word in it and I am so excited to unpack this idea for our college students. I’m excited because I think ‘kairos’ moments come everyday – and we have the choice of whether or not we will respond to them.

I saw the movie Dead Poet Society a few years ago; what a powerful movie. The whole movie revolved around the idea of carpe diem (Latin for seize the day). I wonder why the church hasn’t gathered around this idea with more vigor. I wonder why we aren’t on the lookout for more opportunities that God might be bringing our way. I guess I’m writing this because I have seen the way that I have hesitated to respond to kairos moments that God has brought my way… today. I want to respond with boldness and walk into what God has orchestrated, with great confidence.

So, our college ministry has had the doors opened as widely as they could be to start a service at Cal State San Marcos. For a college pastor this is the ultimate kairos opportunity. I want to step into it boldly, but I feel myself holding back because I know the reality of the cost. More thoughts to come on this…