ABBA, FATHER
Romans 8:14-15
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
Encouraging Words
If we are being lead by the Spirit of God, which means that we have relinquished our self-focused will to Him, then we are seen as sons of God, adopted into His family with all rights and privileges of being a child of the Father. Because of this adoption and the relationship that goes with it, we can approach God with the cry, "Abba, Father". That term "Abba" is a very special terms, which is not captured fully in the English language. It is a term of endearment. It would be like a little child running up to his father with his arms wide open calling out, "Daddy, Daddy" knowing that his father will sweep him up into his arms, hold him tight to his chest and lovingly protect him from the rough and tough world around him. This is what our "Abba, Father" does for us, if we are His adopted child. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me and forgive me for those times that I quench the leading of Your Spirit!
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