4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 4:4-7 (KJV)
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of a baby who changed everything. He not only made a big difference in his own home, but a big difference in the whole world.
The Birth of Christ Changed History (verse 4a)
But Christ was born, Paul declares, at just the right time, right on schedule, according to the plan mapped out long before creation. God sent forth His Son to be born into this world. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Christ’s birth changed human history. But Christ’s entrance into your life will change your history. When Christ enters your life:
- He changes your direction.
- He changes our desires.
- He changes our destiny.
The Birth of Christ Can Change Relationship With God (verse 4b-5)
Paul uses two words to explain the change Jesus was born to bring redemption. (verses 4-5) The word redemption entails two ideas: (1) to purchase; and (2) to liberate. But there were basically only two ways a slave found freedom:
- Either his master freed him.
- Else, somebody else redeemed him (paid the price for him to be set free).
Jesus answered them:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
John 8:34 (KJV)
Have you ever committed sin? You are a slave to sin’s penalty, guilt. You are a slave to sin’s power. You do wrong even when you mean to do right. You are a slave to sin’s destiny. (Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 6:23, John 8:36) That’s why Paul adds one more area where the birth of Christ can change in your life:
The Birth of Christ Can Change Your Experience With God (verse 6-7)
Can the birth of Jesus change everything for you?