In our Wednesday night in our study of Galatians we found ourselves back in chapter 4 discussing verses 4-7. In the last posted blog I referred to the phrase, “In the fullness of time…..” and what a beautiful picture this is of the providence of God at work on our behalf.

The next phrase of verse 7 says, “God sent His Son.” The Greek word used here for “sent” is “apostellos” and is often translated as “apostle” or “one who is sent.” “Missionary” is a common interpretation of this word as well. But “apostellos” not only conveys that he was sent, but that he was sent with the credentials to accomplish the task that he was sent to do.

Many of us have been assigned tasks without authority or without the proper resources to get the job done. But God is all sufficient. He sent His Son with all authority and with all the resources needed to accomplish the mission he was sent to do.

Yet he was “born of a woman,” in other words, he was a man just like us.

I like the idea behind this. Yes, being a man just like us makes him aware of the temptations we face. I understand and deeply appreciate being able to go to God and express some deep feelings and know that He is going to understand and also give me the strength and wisdom to say no to my feelings.

Additionally, just as Christ, the Messiah, was sent for a specific purpose, we have also been sent to accomplish a specific task for his purpose and glory.

And just as God gave Christ the credentials to accomplish his task on the earth, the same God is giving me and you the right tools to accomplish our tasks during our time on the earth. He gave us the authority, resources and whatever else is necessary to accomplish His purposes.