Galatians 4:3-7 (ESV)
“[3] In the same way we also, WHEN WE WERE CHILDREN, were ENSLAVED to the elementary principles of THE WORLD. [4] But “WHEN THE FULLNESS OF TIME HAD COME”, GOD sent forth HIS SON, born of woman, born under the law, [5] to REDEEM those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. [6] And because you are SONS, GOD has sent the SPIRIT of HIS SON into our hearts, crying, “Abba! FATHER!” [7] So you are no longer a slave, but a SON, and if a SON, then an HEIR through GOD.”
Sometimes humanity is exposed to limitations that are far beyond our control! Through the parameters of our experiences we are subjected to what can be uncomfortable to our supposed schedules.
Abraham had to WAIT for the PROMISE GOD made to him! David had to WAIT for Saul to be dealt with before ascending to his REWARD! Even JESUS had to WAIT 30 years before beginning HIS MINISTRY to redeem mankind! But…..“WHEN THE FULLNESS OF TIME HAD COME” every one of these, as well as ALL OTHERS, had to WAIT ON THE LORD (Psalm 27:14) for HIS BLESSING!!!
Although her memory has faded a bit over the past 18+ years, my wife was giving me “another” recount about the events that transpired regarding the Brain Hemorrhage and its seventeen day coma that she endured! Yes, she is the one who suffered the most, for I was in the coma and everything was simple. to my recollection (or lack thereof)! Seventeen days is a long time! But King David has to wait FAR longer! And JESUS, THE SON OF GOD, had to WAIT for 30 years until HIS MINISTRY began! I was brought through the ordeal with very few “deficits”, but some remnants (I believe) as a reminder of where HE brought me from!!!
Could any predecessor (mentioned or not) have “hurried” their own trials along??? Even JESUS said MANY TIMES “MY time has not YET come”! But “WHEN THE FULLNESS OF TIME HAD COME”, even JESUS was crucified for my transgressions! Not a day late, or a day early, ONLY “WHEN THE FULLNESS OF TIME HAD COME”!!!
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