“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” Galatians 4:4-5
There was a certain time when Christ was to be born. The coming of the Messiah was awaited for hundreds and thousands of years. The people of Israel grew weary of waiting and many times were in despair, but God knew exactly when that time would come. Jesus came to redeem us from our sin and to free us from the consequences we deserved for breaking God’s law. He came exactly at the right time, and He accomplished exactly what He came to do. This is a tremendous blessing for all of us who have been born after the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ to know that we can have redemption through His blood.
In a similar fashion, God has a plan for each of our lives. He has placed us here exactly at the right time in order for us to accomplish the work that He has for us to do, but we must be willing to make ourselves available to Him. Romans 12:1 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Jesus knew why He came and was careful to do His Father’s will. God has placed us here to share the love of Christ with everyone we can. Pray that the Lord will enable you to encourage someone today.
Morning: Song of Solomon 6-8
Evening: Galatians 4