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Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Text: Galatians 4:1-11
Galatians
The Freedom of Maturity
Galatians 4:1-11
Instead, God has something for us, His adult children, that works a whole lot better than any “law.”
For nearly 1500 years, from the time of Moses until the time of Christ, WE WERE CHILDREN in God’s eyes.
But now, since Christ has come, WE ARE ADULT SONS OF GOD.
God gave us Jesus to set us free from the rules and regulations, which were our guardians and trustees.
God did not send His Son to teach us a lesson like we were little children. No. God sent His Son to redeem us, to free us up to be His adult sons.
This the language of a man, inspired by the Holy Spirit, who had the highest respect for women, putting them on the same level as men.
Please, let Him fill your heart with hope, no matter who you are or how bad off you are.
Stop trying to earn God’s favor when you already have it.
Stop trying to prove yourself to a God who already approves of you as adult sons and heirs.
Stop trying to get God’s blessing through your busyness.