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Why is understanding the due time of God's work important?

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Understanding the due time in which God's redemptive plan unfolds helps Christians recognize God's sovereignty and the specific timing of His promises.

The phrase 'in due time' from 1 Timothy 2:6 reveals that God's plan of redemption occurs according to His perfect timing. This aspect of divine sovereignty reminds believers that every event in history, including the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, was established according to God's eternal purpose. As Galatians 4:4 states, 'when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son.' Believers are encouraged to see their lives as also operating under God's sovereign timeline, where every circumstance ultimately serves His greater plan. This understanding fosters trust in God's actions and timing during challenging circumstances, knowing that He will accomplish His purpose.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:6, Galatians 4:4

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The Due Time
Henry Sant · Jul 23, 2017
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