This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

From Slaves To Sons!

Today we turn to Galatians 4:4–7. In just four verses, the Apostle Paul gives us one of the clearest explanations in all of Scripture of what Christmas truly accomplished. Paul doesn't describe shepherds or angels. He doesn't mention a star or a manger. Instead, he tells us why Jesus came and what His coming permanently changed.

And here's the thing—many people celebrate Christmas emotionally or traditionally. They feel something during the season. They enjoy the familiarity. But they never come to rest in the assurance Christ came to give.

Paul tells us plainly: because of Christ, believers are no longer slaves, but sons. And if sons, then heirs.

That is not sentimental language. It is legal language. It is relational language. And it is meant to give deep, lasting assurance.

This passage answers some of the most important questions we quietly carry:

• Do I really belong to God?
• Am I secure with Him, or can I lose that standing?
• Does God truly care about me in my weakness, my waiting, and my suffering?

Paul's answer is clear and steady: yes—because God sent His Son at exactly the right time to redeem you and to bring you fully into His family.

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" and "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.