KILTER OR KELTER

KILTER OR KELTER!

1 Peter 4:12-13

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Heb 12:3

3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

           The first use of the word “kilter or kelter” was in 1628, according to Merriam-Webster, and is of unknown origin. One might think it originated with the Scotts who would have been both uncomfortable and nonplussed to be out of their kilts. I use the Southern pronunciation “kelter” all the time. It means things are not what they should be; broken; in disorder or disrepair. Well, for many people, today is definitely “out of kilter!”

           Thanksgiving was two days ago but the leftovers linger on and on and on. The Thanksgiving Day parade was one long commercial interrupted by political commentary and lip syncing recording artists. Black Friday was yesterday and we haven’t invented a name for whatever today is. Things may be a bit out of kilter.

           ‘Tis the season to be flustered (another wonderful Southern word) as we see the headlight of the Christmas Express barreling (what does that mean?) toward us without a brakeman! Anyway, I certainly am guilty of mind weariness. I am a day late and a dollar short (another wonderful expression). It means that while I am addressing one problem another goes begging.

           Hang in there folks and try not to get discombobulated. Stick with Jesus and He will eventually put things back in kilter.

Luke 13:11-13

11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

Dear Lord, please put some order back into this day. AMEN