Galatians 4:5 · KJV
"To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons."
King James Version
What does Galatians 4:5 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
God waited until the right time in history had come, and then He sent Jesus. It was just the right time: the Romans were in charge, the Jews were subservient, there were good roads, freedom, a certain amount of safety, a common language for trading, cruel and barbaric punishments, and religious wars. He sent His Son to be born of a woman when things were bad. He gave up everything in His house so He could send a Savior to our house. He did it so that we could be His real, full-fledged children. He didn't just pretend we were His kids. He did it so that He could be not only God, but also Abba.
Prayer
Even your name, Daddy, means so much to me. I'm in awe of the price you paid to let me call you "Abba." I appreciate your extravagant love even though I don't understand it. I am aware that calling you "Abba" might seem inappropriate, but it just feels right. When I say the word "Abba," something deep inside me resonates: "Holy, Righteous, Almighty, Abba!" Even though I am aware that I will never be a perfect child, I can rest easy knowing that you claim me as your own and that I am your child today. I'm grateful. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
God sent Jesus Christ. Only He could do this. He sent prophets, priests, and preachers. Religion stayed stuck on earth, focused on rules, and doomed. So, God sent the most important thing to Him: His Son. Why? So simple people like you and me could be adopted into His family and have the same rights as the Savior, God's Son, and our brother in the faith!
Prayer
Thank you, Holy God, that Your Son brought me back into Your family. Thank You for not treating me badly because of my mistakes. Thank You for not leaving me under the Law, but for saving me through Your grace and making me Your child so we can have a loving relationship. Thank You for Your plan of salvation, which was woven into the history of the Old Testament until the time came to fulfill all Your promises. Please thank Your Son for coming. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
God waited until the right time in history had come, and then He sent Jesus. It was just the right time: the Romans were in charge, the Jews were subservient, there were good roads, freedom, a certain amount of safety, a common language for trading, cruel and barbaric punishments, and religious wars. He sent His Son to be a woman's son when things were bad. He got rid of everything in His house so He could send a Savior to our house. He did it so that we could be His real, full-fledged children. He didn't just pretend we were His kids, so that He could be not only God, but also Abba.
Prayer
Abba, Even your name, Father, means a lot to me. I can't believe how much it cost you for me to call you "Abba." I don't know how you can love so much, but I thank you for it. I know I don't deserve to call you Abba, but it sounds so good. When I hear the word "Abba" — Holy, Righteous, Almighty, Abba! — I feel something inside. Even though I know I'll never be a perfect child, I can rest easy knowing I'm yours and you claim me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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