I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”
(Galatians 4:1-6 ESV)
The incredible truth that God sent His Child into the world so that we too could become His child... This is stunning! Note especially verses 4 - 5:
“In the fullness of time… (at the exact right moment, historically, culturally,
and spiritually)
God sent forth His Son… (God took the initiative.. As He always has!)
born of a woman… (in fulfillment of the first promise and prophecy of Scripture Genesis 3:15)
born under the law… (God had the same expectations of Jesus (full obedience to the law and worship of God) as He did to His people, Israel, and to all of humanity for all of time)
to redeem those who were under the law… (that means all of us)
so that we (those who have believed on Christ)
might receive adoption as sons” (become God’s children) .
Now THAT'S a great Christmas gift!!
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