Book of Galatians
Day 23
READ Galatians 4:1-7
What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world. But 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. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.
COMMENTARY:
In these verses, Paul uses the analogy of a child under guardians and managers until the time set by his father to illustrate the transition from the old covenant to the new covenant. He emphasizes that through faith in Christ, believers are no longer slaves but children of God and heirs of His promises. Paul underscores the significance of the Spirit of God in our lives, through whom we cry out, “Abba, Father!”
Questions to ponder:
- Reflect on the analogy of a child under guardians and managers. How does this illustration help you understand the transition from the old covenant to the new covenant?
- Reflect on the role of the Spirit of God in your life. How does the Spirit empower and guide you?
