LEARNING DAILY

 

Galatians 4:4-5, But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, hat we might receive the adoption as sons.”

 

The times and the conditions were ready for God to send His Son into the world to become the Savior for all who would believe. The Romans had built better roads for travel and kept them safe to travel on (Pax Romana or Roman Peace). The Greek language was spoken throughout the world to make communication easier. Perhaps, most importantly there was a hunger and desire for the Messiah to come. Yes, the people thought He would come as a warrior-king who would defeat the Romans instead of a baby born in a stable. But they were looking and waiting with expectation. That was over 2,000 years ago.

 

Today, the times and conditions are once again ripe for God to send His Son into the world. Will 2021 be the year the Lord comes for His Church? The answer is only known in heaven. However, the signs of the times are certainly showing that He could return for His Church at any time. All the signs He told His disciples about in Matthew 24 have been happening for a long time; today we are seeing an increase in intensity. Those who follow Him have been told to be ready, looking for His return; from what I have read this too is happening. As Believers, we are responsible for living our lives as though Jesus could come for us today.

 

 What a wonderful time of year we are in. As we are reminded of the Child that was born to a woman, born to redeem each of us, let us remember to live on the narrow way that leads to eternal life with Him in His kingdom. We do so because of the promise to live eternally there with Him. Because heaven is our desire, we are always ready and looking for Him to return for us. While we wait and watch, we worship Him. Dr. Ed Newton reminds us to stay ready so we don’t have to get ready! I really like that. So, as we gather this Christmas with friends and family to celebrate the birth of God’s Son remember His promise to return.  Just as the fullness of time had come then, we are seeing the fullness of time - ready for His Second coming.  Look for it and be ready!