“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” (Gal. 4:5-6)
Lord Jesus, even if our calendars have it wrong, you came at “the set time,” the perfect month and day—the moment prescribed before you created the world. Not a metaphor, myth, or mere model—you are God incarnate, our perfect Savior, our reigning King.
Other kings would’ve come with fanfare and flash to impress; you came in humility and sacrifice to save. Other kings were first a baby. You were first the King, then an infant. Your glory was hidden in Mary’s womb, but not diminished. Though you fill all things, you emptied yourself for us.
As the Last Adam, you fulfilled the law for us.
As the Lamb of God, you bore our sin, taking our judgment.
As the Grave Robber, you conquered death and rose to give us life.
As the Lord of Lords, you are sovereign over kings, people, and places.
As our Great High Priest, you advocate, care, and pray for us constantly.
As our Loving Bridegroom, you are coming back for us with great delight.
As the Grace Giver, you take on “the hopes and fears of all the years” (ours too!)
We praise, bless, and adore you, Lord Jesus. You have come, you are with us and for us, and you are coming again. So very Hallelujah, and So very Amen.