A Moment of Opportunity

 

190 Baptisms in 3 Days

In the New Testament there are two words used for time. The first one is chronos, referring to clock or calendar time. It's a linear, sequential term (past, present, future) moving in one direction.

The second word used for time is Kairos.  The meaning of this word in Greek is "the opportune time".  It represents the critical moment or appointed time.  We find it used in Mark 1:15. 

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Kairos is also a term used in archery that denotes the moment in which an arrow may be fired with sufficient force to penetrate a target.  If you miss the opportunity, there is an opportunity cost.  If you make the most of any opportunity, it can turn into a defining moment. 

Church planters sharing their visions 

In Cambodia, we seem to be in what appears as a "Kairos" moment. It has been noted that at this time Cambodian people are some of the most receptive people in the world to the Gospel. Just a few of the things we have experienced over the last couple of months at New Life Fellowship and the Church Planting Center highlights this divine moment.  In March over a three day period across 3 provinces 190 people were baptized and acknowledged their life commitment and relationship to Jesus Christ.  In the first few months of 2018 New Life has seen the opening of 49 new cell churches and outreach points. Also in March the Church Planting Center hosted 45 church planters from various networks and denominations together for a week-long intensive on church planting.  From our August 2017 graduates of this same intensive we already have reports of 19 new cell or house churches being planted across different denominations.  While we don't always understand or know the timing of God, we do know that we are in a special moment.  For the nation of Cambodia we believe this divine moment of receptivity will be a defining moment in the future of the country.  We must take advantage of this opportunity!

Training church planters in Battambang

  

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