At Just The Right Time

When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son. - Galatians 4:4


Why is being on time so challenging for some of us? Even when we start early, something enevitably gets in our way to make us late.

But here's the good news: God is always on time! Speaking of the arrival of Jesus, Paul said, "When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son" (Gal. 4:4). The long-awaited, promised Savior came a just the right time.

Jesus' arrival during the Roman Empire's Pax Romana (the peace of Rome) was perfect timing. The known world has united by one language of commerce. A network of global trade routes provided open access to the whole world. All of this guaranteed that the gospel could move rapidly in one tongue. No visas. No impenetrable borders. Onlu unhindered access to help spread the news of the Savior whose crucifixion fulfilled the prophecy of the Lamb who would be slain for our sins (Isa. 53). All in God's perfect timing!

All of this should remind us that the Lord knowd what time is best for us as well. If you're waiting for answered prayer or the fulfillment of one of His promises, don't give up. If you think He has forgotten you, think again. When the fullness of time is right for you, He'll show up - and you'll be amazed by His brilliant timing! - Joe Stowell


Not ours to know the reason why
Unanswered is our prayer,
But ours to waiit for God's own time
To lift the cross we bear. - Anon

God's timing is always perfect.

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Galatians 4:1-7

But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a bondservant, though he is lord of all; but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed by the father.

So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time came,

God sent out his Son, born to a woman, born under the law, that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of children. And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying Abba, Father!"

So you are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

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Always be patient while waiting His answer... for something that He loves... but obey to His plan if not prepared for you...