In His Time

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.  

- Galatians 4:4-7

Have you ever wondered why God decided to send Jesus at the time that He did? If we look back at history, we can presume several significant reasons. The common Greek language, the peace of the Roman Empire, improved travel, and even the spread of the Jewish people, along with their synagogues, all helped the good news of a Savior from sin spread far and wide.  Yet really these are just observations made from a human perspective.  Scripture never gives us the reason why God sent Jesus when he did.  Instead, we are simply told that God sent his Son "when the set time had fully come."

Yet, we can be sure that this was in God's perfect timing. In His infinite wisdom and love, He came to fulfill the hopes and dreams of God’s people for all those years was born.  For centuries God had promised to send a Savior, and when the time had fully come, he sent his one and only Son. Not a moment too soon and not a moment too late.

One of my favorite songs is "In His Time." It starts by reminding us that "He makes all things beautiful in His time." There is a beauty in how things all work come together perfectly. Despite how much we think we know, we are called to trust in His infinite wisdom. The song ends with this line "Lord, please show me everyday. As you're teaching me your way. That You do just as You say. In Your time." And we can be assured that God will keep His promises in His time.

Questions for thought:
1) What does it mean to "wait on the Lord?" When is it easy to "wait on the Lord"? When is it difficult for you "to wait on the Lord"?
2) Take a moment to reflect on the timing of God's blessings on your life. Can you see the beauty in it?