Galatians 4:4-5–God Sent Forth His Son at the Right Time

Galatians 4:4-5–"But when the fulness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who are under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons."

In all facets of life, there is something to be said about the importance of planning.  But even the best laid plans can be for naught if they are attempted before the appropriate time.  Think of all the great plans that we ourselves have considered or contemplated that, for whatever reason, were too-poorly timed to come to effective fruitions.

That is one of the many remarkable things about the gospel.  Not only is it God's perfect plan, but the perfect timing of the divine plan is a masterful stroke of eternal genius.  God waited centuries, from the sin of Adam to the birth of Christ Jesus for His plan to be put into effect.  This is utterly marvelous, absolutely incredible.

We should not forget this important part of the Christmas story, that it was God's great timing and plan that Christ would be born to save sinners.

Praise be to God!