“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Galatians 4:4).
There is something both comforting and challenging about those words—the fullness of time. In our fast-paced world, we often want answers now, change now, results now. But God operates differently. He doesn’t rush, delay or guess. He works with purpose, precision and perfect timing.
When God sent Jesus into the world, it wasn’t an accident or a last-minute rescue plan. It was deliberate. The Roman Empire had established roads and a common language. The Jewish people were longing for a Messiah. The timing—though it may not have looked ideal to many—was divine. It was the fullness of time.
This truth should speak peace into our lives and our work. Whether we’re waiting for direction, praying for change or moving forward in ministry, we can trust that God knows the exact moment to act. His timing is always better than ours.
There’s wisdom in the saying, “The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.” You may have the right vision, the right passion, the right message—but if you move before God says “go”, you may miss His best. Timing matters.
In the church, in leadership, in our families and personal journeys, we must learn to wait on God’s timing. That doesn’t mean we sit idle. It means we prepare, pray, plan and stay faithful. God opens doors when the moment is right. And when He does, things fall into place with a clarity and peace that only He can provide.
Whatever season you’re in—waiting, moving, questioning—remember: God is never late. He is working behind the scenes in ways you can’t yet see. So keep trusting, keep praying and keep moving with Him.
In the fullness of His time, everything will come together just as it should.
