What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come (Galatians 3:19).

Kids need boundaries.

Look around.  Just about every law we have in place is designed to curb some foolish and/or evil desire of Man.  From speeding to slaughter, it’ll happen unless society says “No.”

And sometimes even if we do.

Oh, you can argue with the number of laws we have, or how restrictive they are, but the fact is that anarchy is a launching pad for evil.  We just can’t handle total freedom.

God, being God, knew that, and gave his people the law.  It worked to keep sin under a measure of control until Christ arrived.

I don’t know what boundaries God has placed in your life today. Maybe they’re financial, or relational, or career, or even physical. You probably chaff under those limitations the same way I chafe under mine.  So here’s a thought: What say we look at these restrictions as God-given boundaries, provided, not imposed, given for a purpose and with all the wisdom and love that the Lord of the Universe has for us.

Until, you know, the time of the Promise has come.

Happy Monday, Beloved.