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May 29, 2014
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"You received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." (Romans 8:15)
TODAY'S WORD , When I was in Chicago a few weeks ago, I saw a little Israeli boy chasing after his dad, calling out, "Abba! Abba! Abba!" I knew what that meant. It would be the same as if we saw a child here in Kalispell Mt, chasing after his father saying, "Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" "Abba" is a Hebrew word that speaks of affection and intimacy between a parent and a child.
Not only has God forgiven us, justified us, and given us free access into His presence, but He also has adopted us into His family. The Bible tells us,
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. (Galatians 4:4-7) I can stand in awe of a God who has the power and desire to forgive me and put His righteousness into my account. But by adopting us, God is going further. He is saying, "Don't just stand there in awe of me. Come close to me." Adoption speaks of a close relationship. God says, "I want you as my son. I want you as my daughter."
It's amazing to think of approaching the Almighty God and saying, "Abba." But you see, God is saying, "I want you to come close. And from now on, you have a new relationship. You are part of the family of God forever, because of your faith in Jesus Christ. A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY Dear Lord, I thank you for this day. I thank you that I can see or hear your Word this morning. Let me give thanks all day for what I have, especially your eternal love, and forgive me this day when I go astray, by my thoughts or actions; my only aim is to please you, to know and do your will. Guide my every step. Help me to live this day with wisdom and discretion so that I may not fall short of your glory. Protect me from danger, both in the world and in my attitude. Give me the gift of a clear mind, that I might hear the quiet voice of your Spirit. Help to massage away resentments and blame for things gone by, that would eat my energy and poison my mind; but instead, help me to look to the moment, to what I can do, to work for the future. And let me never become frustrated where I lack control of events, for you are in charge, not me; and I put my entire faith in your power, your knowledge, your plan for humanity, in Christ's name I pray, Amen |
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Pastor Eric & Rita
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