Friday, February 17, 2012

We can come to Abba Father anytime

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." - Romans 8:15

The word adoption in the above passage in Greek is: huiothesia. It implies a stronger word than just the English word: adoption. It literally means to be part of, in this case, a family. To be set as sons, as if born of the same family.

When we accept the gift of salvation through the finished work of Jesus Christ at the cross, we are literally born into the kingdom of God. We are now sons and daughters of God. We are not adopted but "born" into the family. We are in Christ as Christ is in us and greater is He who is in me than he who is of the world.

As a result of this intimate relationship with God, we can come to the throne of grace anytime of the day. There isn't a special time of the day when we communicate with God the Father. We can commune with Him anytime and anywhere! That's the privilege of those in Christ. regardless of the occasion, we can draw close to the almighty God.

In the seasons when we are strong, we can praise and worship God for all the good He has done in our lives. Yet it ain't us who are strong but Christ who lives in us that is The strong one. He strengthens us from within and sometimes He uses people around us to encourage and strengthen us from without. He loves to see us been reminded of His presence all the time for He loves us very dearly and deeply and He only wants the best for us.

At the cross some, Jesus gave Himself to take our place of sin and borne all the punishment of sins upon His own body so that we, today, can declare we the righteousness of God in Christ. With it, we can declare robust health. With it, we can claim all prosperity. With it, all relationships are mended.

Yet we know not all things may be good at the moment. But the bible says all things will turn out for good for those in Christ. In the days when we are weak, we can praise and worship God for all the things He is doing to turn things for our good. We give thanks for He is good in our lives. He will never allow the righteous soul to famish! That's His promise and He will see to it that His word will not return to Him void!

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord for He is good and His mercy endures forever. Draw near to Abba Father at all times. Be it we are enjoying His abundant blessings in our lives or going through the valley of the shadow of death, be conscious of Jesus Christ and His finished work at the cross at al times. For all things have been completed at the cross!

When the presence of God is strong in our lives, no weapons formed against us shall prosper. No evil shall befall us. No sickness shall take root in our bodies. When we know how much God loves us, there shall be no fear in our lives for His perfect love casts out all fears! The word tells us for God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. Hallelujah!