At Just the Right Time

Scripture – Galatians 4:4-7: ⁴But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, ⁵to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. ⁶Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” ⁷So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.

Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) There’s something about vs. 4 that strikes a chord at a deep level. “When the time had fully come…” From God’s eternal perspective, He determined it was time for Jesus to be born. Why He chose that particular time is something I’ll never know this side of glory. What I do know is, because He came, God sees me as a child – an heir to His kingdom. Because He came I live in hope today. Because He came I have been set free.

Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) As I live in this freedom, I will look for opportunities to share this story. For perhaps today I’ll meet someone for whom the time is right to receive this great gift.

Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, I read once that, while you may seem slow, you’re never late. You always come through at the right time. Keep me open today to the people I encounter. Keep me ready to speak when appropriate. And if necessary, give me words to augment that speaking.