Do you understand the power of a transformational moment? Have you ever wished there was a reset button for life? You know, like when your computer gets stuck, or it’s running slow, and all you want to do is hit “reboot”? Sometimes, our spirits need that kind of reset. We need a spiritual reset—a time to be replanted, refilled, and realigned with God’s purpose.
To reset means to set again, to adjust, or even to fix in a new or different way.
Think about a plant. When it outgrows its environment or starts to look droopy, fatigued, or weak, the best thing we can do is move it into new soil with fresh nutrients. That’s what we need sometimes—to be replanted by the Spirit of God. And other times, it’s not just our environment—it’s our vision. We need a vision reset for our lives.
God often presents us with divine moments of opportunity. And the real question is: will we seize them, or will we let them pass by?
Let’s look at Luke chapter 15, where Jesus gave three parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Today, we are going to focus on the Parable of the Lost Coin.
Luke 15:8-10 (New International Version)
“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Let’s break this down together:
• Ten silver coins. The number ten carries a lot of meaning in the Bible. It can represent completeness, order, and divine authority. In creation, in Genesis chapter 1, the phrase “God said” appears ten times. The Ten Commandments are a cornerstone of moral law and divine order. The tithe, ten percent, was an acknowledgment of God’s gifts and His abundance. And we can’t forget the ten plagues of Egypt. Ten signifies completeness and divine design.
• She lights a lamp. The word of God is light, and when we seek something lost or something important, we need light to see clearly.
• She sweeps the house. If you want to find something, you start by cleaning. In spiritual terms, that means cleaning your heart, clearing away the clutter, letting go of things that block you from seeing clearly.
• She searches carefully. And that’s the key—diligence. Intentionality.
Ephesians 5:15-16 says: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
Can I get an amen? Because the days are evil. And we are living in those days. We cannot afford to be unwise, to ignore what God is doing, to not see, to not be prepared. We must be wise. The wise recognize and seize what God is doing. God is intricately involved in our lives. He is working all around us, even when we don’t notice. Our purpose is to be led by Him. And here is the truth: God is constantly orchestrating opportunities in our lives, moments we must learn to recognize and act upon.
We do not control time. But we can respond to God’s timing. When He reveals something to us, that moment has a shelf life. It can pass. We’ve all been there—moments of opportunity where God placed something in front of us, and we didn’t seize it. And just like that, it’s gone.
We cannot live our lives haphazardly. We cannot live according to our own plans alone. We are called to live with purpose. And that purpose will be revealed in Kairos moments.
Understanding Time: Two Biblical Aspects
When we talk about seizing divine opportunities, we have to understand how time works in the Bible. There are two aspects of time: Chronos and Kairos.
1. Chronos – This is the ordinary measurement of time: hours, days, years, seasons. It is quantitative, it is sequential.
2. Kairos – This is God’s appointed, divine time. It is a season, a favorable time, a right moment for something to happen. Kairos is about God’s perfect timing—the significant moments when God acts, or when He calls us to act.
God created time and seasons, as we see in Genesis chapters 1 and 2. But God doesn’t live in time. He is always on time. He steps into time, acts, and steps back into eternity. When we lock ourselves into Chronos time, we miss Kairos time. God’s timing is perfect.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Every part of your life—every opportunity, every calling—comes in a season. Not only must we know the times, but we must recognize when the time is favorable.
Kairos moments are divinely orchestrated opportunities. They are moments when God is moving, and your choice to act matters.
How Do We Recognize Kairos Moments?
• Seek closeness with the Holy Spirit. Walk in the spirit dimension.
• Seek clarity in the ordinary. Be able to capture the spiritual significance of ordinary moments.
How Do We Seize Kairos Moments?
• Respond with faith.
• Respond with obedience.
2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Three Key Points
1. The Call to Reset
2. The Commitment to Encounter Jesus
3. The Courage to Leave the Old Behind
1. The Call to Reset – Recognizing the Need for Change
We all have seasons when growth feels stunted. We feel disconnected from God. The first step toward transformation is recognizing that we need a reset. That means examining our lives and identifying areas that need to be replanted, refreshed, or realigned.
Exercise 1: Identify Personal Hindrances to Spiritual Growth
• Write down: What is hindering your spiritual growth?
• Are there old habits, mindsets, or burdens preventing your reset?
• Pray: Ask God to reset your heart.
Exercise 2: The Four Tires – Recognizing Areas That Need Realignment
Draw a car with four labeled tires:
• Spiritual Life: prayer, Bible study, church attendance
• Relationships: family, friends, forgiveness
• Mental and Emotional Well-being: stress, thoughts, identity
• Purpose and Calling: school, work, ministry.
Ask yourself: which area feels deflated? What action can you take to realign it?
Take ten minutes to pray:
• Pray for something unselfish.
• Pray for personal transformation.
• Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Supporting scriptures:
• Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
• Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
2. The Commitment to Encounter Jesus
Transformation requires a conscious decision to encounter Jesus personally. We must open the door of our hearts and invite Him in.
Illustration: John Newton
John Newton’s story is powerful. From a young age, he faced loss and hardship. His mother died when he was six. He became a sailor, living a life full of rebellion and sin, involved in the transatlantic slave trade. He was notorious for his cruelty. He even called himself “the most ungrateful wretch” on earth. But one night, during a violent storm at sea, John had a profound encounter with God. Desperately praying for mercy, he experienced what he later described as a “profound moment of conversion.” That moment changed everything. John believed in God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ. He came to understand that the cross could wipe the slate clean, no matter his past. He became a pastor and abolitionist, advocating for the end of slavery. He wrote the hymn Amazing Grace, which captures the essence of transformation: “I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.”
John Newton said: “I am not the man I ought to be, I am not the man I wish to be, and I am not the man I hope to be, but by the grace of God, I am not the man I used to be.”
Key Takeaways:
• No one is beyond redemption.
• God’s grace transforms the worst of sinners.
• One moment with God can change everything.
Exercise 3: The Blindfold Walk
• One partner blindfolded, the other guiding.
• Discuss: How did it feel to rely on someone else? How does this relate to trusting God? Are there areas in your life where you need to trust God more?
Reflection: The story of Zacchaeus climbing the tree reminds us: sometimes we have to go out of our way, overcome obstacles, and rise above limitations to see Jesus.
Supporting scriptures:
• Revelation 3:20: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
• Isaiah 55:6: “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”
• Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
3. The Courage to Leave the Old Behind
True transformation requires leaving the old behind. It takes courage to surrender the past and step into God’s new plan.
Mark 2:22 says: “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”
Exercise 4: Breaking Chains – The Power of Repentance
• Write down something holding you back—sin, mindset, regret.
• Tear or burn the paper safely, symbolizing release.
• Step forward as a sign of embracing God’s new plan.
Exercise 5: Seizing the Moment – Don’t Let This Opportunity Pass!
• Read Revelation 3:20.
• Place a sticky note on a symbolic door with your commitment to God.
• Open the door and step through, symbolizing your decision to seize God’s opportunity.
Closing Challenge: What is one change you will carry into your daily life after this retreat?
ONE MOMENT can change everything. Just as:
• Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus.
• Paul gained true sight after blindness.
• John Newton found grace in a single moment.
Will you seize your moment with God today?
• Isaiah 43:18-19: *“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way.
• Let’s prepare our hearts for what God will do!
Salvation Prayer:
Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner and ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I turn from sin and invite You into my life as my Lord and Savior. Help me live for You from this day forward. Amen.
