But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
Galatians 4:4-5
Question
How does knowing you are fully loved and adopted by God change the way you approach this season?
Context
Paul’s words in Galatians remind us that Christmas was not accidental or rushed. God’s love unfolded at the perfect moment in history. The phrase “when the fullness of time had fully come” points to God’s sovereign plan over centuries of promises. Advent invites us to pause and recognize that love arrived right on time, exactly when the world needed it most.
Application
Love is seen in God’s initiative. We did not climb our way up to Him; He came down to us. God sent His Son, fully divine and fully human, to enter our condition and redeem us from it. The manger points forward to the mission: redemption and adoption. Jesus came to forgive sins and to bring us into a united family. At Christmas, love took on flesh so that we could receive a new name: sons and daughters of God.
As we enter into this fourth Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that we are not just forgiven, we are adopted. This truth reshapes how we live. We no longer strive to earn God’s approval, we live from His acceptance. In a season often marked by pressure and performance, Advent love invites us to rest in belonging and extend that same grace to others.
Truth For The Day
God’s love sent His Son at the perfect time to make us part of His family.
Pray
Lord, thank You for sending Your Son at just the right time. Thank You that through Jesus we are redeemed and adopted as Your children. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, help us to rest in Your love and reflect it to those around us. We receive this gift with gratitude and joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
