So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world.
Galatians 4:3
NIV does a good job of rendering the Greek here as "elemental spiritual forces". This passage demonstrates the spiritual captivity that each of us was under before coming to Christ. In fact, as Paul also says, these forces desire and try to enslave us again after being rescued by Jesus. Unfortunately, many are enslaved and do not recognize it.
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."
Galatians 4:5-6 NIV
Thank you Daddy God, that you have rescued and adopted me! Draw me closer to you! I love you!
