Abba, Father
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received, brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15
As a Christian, one of the most amazing gifts we have received from God is the Holy Spirit.
It is the Holy Spirit who empowers us to live for God and to overcome sin. But what is even more amazing is that through the Holy Spirit, we have been adopted as sons and daughters of God.
This is what Paul was speaking about in Romans 8:15 when he wrote, “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'”
The word “Abba” is an Aramaic word that means “father” or “daddy.”
It is an intimate and affectionate term used by children to address their fathers. In the context of Romans 8:15, it is a term of endearment that expresses the close relationship that we have with God as our Father.
The fact that we can call God “Abba, Father” is a beautiful reminder of our adoption as His children. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we have been brought into the family of God and given the privilege of calling Him our Father.
This is not a distant or impersonal relationship, but a close and loving one. It is a relationship that is marked by trust, intimacy, and love.
As we reflect on the significance of calling God “Abba, Father,” we can be encouraged to approach Him with confidence and trust. We can come to Him with our joys and sorrows, our fears and doubts, knowing that He loves us and cares for us deeply. We can cry out to Him in prayer, knowing that He hears us and is always there for us.
Let us embrace the intimacy and love that we have with our Heavenly Father as we cry out to Him with the words, “Abba, Father.”