“Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You” (Jn 17:1).
We know from our daily lives that there are two distinct ideas about time: the passage of time and a point in time. The Greeks had the same idea. Chronos gave its name to chronological time, and kairos referred to the opportune time for action. So as we live in the daily passage of time—sleeping, rising, eating, working, resting—all should be done for the glory of God: “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Cor 10:31).
But then there are special events when we, like the Lord Jesus in this verse, say, “It’s time.” These are often the high-water marks of life, and what an important habit to develop, as illustrated here. As the Spirit gives us special opportunities to reflect Christ’s beauty through our lives, how good to pray: Lord, give me the capacity in this moment to reflect Your attributes that others may see, not me, but You in Your glorious character.