The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
ABBA FATHER – GOD!
“For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the bliss of] which we cry, Abba (Father)! Father!”
Rom 8:15 (AMP)
Main Text: Main Text: Galatians 4:6
The understanding of God as your Father is profound and personal. He is not a distant or fearsome creator of the universe, nor is He an angry figure to be feared. Instead, He is your Father, proud of you and not disappointed. In the words of Jesus, "My Father" is a personalized and intimate relationship, and when addressing others, He emphasizes "Your Father."
God, in His creative act, breathed life into you, fearfully and wonderfully making you a masterpiece. You are not a mistake, and there is no need for comparison. God loves you as much as He loves Jesus, and you are His cherished creation. You are encouraged to run to Him, not away from Him.
Understanding the role of a father goes beyond biological ties. A father is someone willing to care for and love his children unconditionally, guiding, guarding, and directing them. God, as your Father, is intimately involved in your life. He celebrates you, cheers you on, and His love is beyond comprehension. You are reminded of God's provision for the birds of the air and assured that, as His child, you have priority access to Him. God is interested in every detail of your life. With God as your Father, who can be against you? He is for you, and you can trust in His unwavering love and care.
Prayer:
Thank you Lord for your love towards me, thank you that I enjoy sonship and have the privilege to be called a son of God.
Further Reading:
1 John 3:1 (AMP) “SEE WHAT [an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him.”
John 1:12 (AMP) “But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name.”
Read through the bible in 1 year: Exodus 35:10-36:38 Matthew 27:32-66 Psalm 34:1-10 Proverbs 9:7-8
Read through the bible in 2 years: Catch-up day & Ps 37
