Daily Devotion -Abba, Father

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," -Rom. 8:15.

We first learned this Aramaic term when Jesus cried out in the Garden of Gethsemane, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from Me ; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will." (Mark 14:36). In both instances we see a deep, compassionate way in which the term is and should be used. God knows us intimately. He knows us more closely than anyone else ever could and ever will. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He made everyone of us and who knows anyone or anything better than it's maker.

He is our creator and our sustainer. He takes care of us better than our parents do and when parents are gone, He's the only one who does that role well in our eyes. That's when we become aware of His everlasting presence which was there all along before we became aware. HE IS OUR FATHER. Our ABBA, FATHER. Hallowed be Your name our Abba, our Father. Your kingdom come and Your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Abba, Father, not our will but thine be done.

Prayer: Our Father, we bless Your Name for Who you were, Who You are, and Who You forever will be. Abba, Father, from everlasting to everlasting. You have no granchildren. All are Your children. Red, yellow, black and white, we're all precious in Your sight. You made all things well. Thank You Abba Father. In our Savior and Lord name we pray as joint-heirs with Him, Jesus, Amen!!!

Encouragement: It's feels so good to be a part of the family of God. Aren't you glad that you're a part too?