Tag: Abba-Father
God is faithful to His Promises
Scripture reading for July 29: 2 Corinthians 1
“As Surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, Whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in Him it is always Yes. For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory. And it is God Who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and Who has also put His Seal on us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Paul was again writing to the believers at Corinth to encourage them to remain in faith. They could trust God’s Word and His promises. When Paul preached the Word of God, it was not ambiguous or hard to understand. Jesus Christ was proclaimed clearly as the Son of God and the Savior Messiah. Jesus Christ was and is faithful to all of God’s Word. Because of this, our only need is to say Amen–Yes Lord, Let it be so! When we do so by simple faith in Jesus Christ, God is glorified and establishes us deeper in faith and true understanding of God our Father.
Not only are all God’s promises true and Yes for believers, but God has anointed all believers with His Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. The Holy Spirit dwells in each believer eternally and helps them to know and apply God’s Word as they have needs. The Spirit helps them to pray according to God’s perfect will and Word. The Spirit seals each believer and causes them to know God as “Abba” “Father”. (Romans 8:15) He is our guarantee of our salvation, marking us as belonging to God’s forever family. These promises shape our world view and deepen our faith and increase our power to be a witness.
Are you skeptical about the promises of God for forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son and the only Way to God? Are you assured of your salvation and adoption into God’s family?
Prayer: Father God, thank You for revealing Your Son Jesus Christ to me through the preaching of Your Word and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Thank you that all Your promises find their Yes in Jesus Christ our Lord. Fill me again with Your Holy Spirit and use me to bring Your Promise in Jesus to others. Amen.
Abba, Father (Daddy)!
Scripture reading for November 20th: Romans 6-8
Fathers are important people in the lives of their children. God has given fathers the responsibility of modeling for their children the character of God, the Father. They are to teach their children how to love, serve, and give their lives to God and others. Sin has marred this process so that many times fathers teach the opposite to their children. Children hate their fathers or in many instances don’t even know their father. In Romans 8, Paul teaches us about the new relationship that salvation brings with our heavenly Father through the Holy Spirit.
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by Him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co -heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings that we may also share in His glory.” Romans 8:15-17
When we repent and invite Jesus to be Lord of our lives, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. We are adopted into the family of God and made a part of that family. The Holy Spirit gives us a deep understanding that we are children of God and our inner man cries out, “Abba”, which is the Greek word for “Daddy”. It is the affectionate title of a family member for their father! Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Our Father in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9) He told them that He only did what his Father showed Him to do. (John 5:19-20)
We become “co-heirs” with Christ in the Father’s family! (Romans 8:17) This means that we are in the will! We have an inheritance from our Daddy’s estate! What does that estate contain? God owns everything! He made the universe, stars, planets, and every living thing visible and invisible! He rules as King! We are heirs of the highest royalty! This truth is beyond our comprehension with our natural mind! We must have revelation to grasp what God has given us!
There is one stipulation that is often overlooked. We will share in this inheritance of glory if we are willing to share in His sufferings. What does this mean? When Jesus lived on earth, he suffered temptations and overcame them by the Holy Spirit. He suffered persecution, physical torture, and even death because of His willing obedience to the Father who loved Him and us. He loved us enough to endure the pain and shame of crucifixion so that we might be adopted into Father’s family! (Hebrews 12:1-2) Now that we are part of that family, we must obediently submit to a path of suffering to enter into glory!
As you go through your day today, take time to talk to your “Abba” and tell Him how much you appreciate what He has provided! Take any inconvenience or suffering as opportunity to thank Him for the coming glory!