Paul states in Romans 8:15 that you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out "Abba Father".
Because of a life os sin, sinful people fear death and final punishment, but those who have accepted Christ as savior have been adopted by Him as His children and can come before Him without fear. To call Him "Abba Father" is to use an endearing term such as "daddy". The picture here is a child running toward their father with arms out to receive a big hug in return.
The spirit Himself bears witness to our spirit that we are truly the children of God. Therefore, we have great freedom to go before God with all confidence that He hears all our petitions and knows what is best for us.
It is great, yet scary, to know that our Father in heaven knows us so well. He knows our thoughts and actions even before we do.
Are we alays aware that God created us in His image to carry out His work and nothing can separate us from the love of God? Because of His victory over eath, we also will experience the same victory at our death.
Paise be to God!
Bob Hogan
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