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Timing is everything!
But when the fullness of time had
come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem
those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.
"Mmmm-what's that smell?" I asked when I visited my family on
Thanksgiving day. There is nothing like the smell of a turkey baking in the
oven. For hours my mouth watered, and I daydreamed about how that delicious meal
would taste. I couldn't wait to take that turkey out of the oven! But Aunt Carol
told me, "It's just not time yet!" If we had eaten dinner that day
when I was hungry, we would have had an inedible mess. Turkeys just have to bake
for the full amount of time. Timing is everything! No matter how hungry you are,
you have to wait until the time is right. Only then can you enjoy the benefits
of a meal well cooked. As a matter of fact, Jesus' work on earth was timed perfectly...He came at
precisely the right time in history. He spent thirty years preparing for His
ministry. Then, when the time was right, Jesus leaped into action. He healed the
sick, fed the hungry, and nurtured the disciples. Jesus didn't rush into His ministry
like I rushed the turkey dinner. Nor did he wait too long to give up His life
like I waited to take the cookies out of the oven. When the hour was right,
Christ died on the cross. Then the world waited for three days. Not two, not
one, but three, just as God planned. And boy, did He have something cooking!
Christ's glorious resurrection was undoubtedly something worth waiting for! And
so is His wondrous second coming.
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