Galatians 4:6. “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father.”
BECAUSE YE ARE SONS. Adoption in Bible times wasn’t out of pity or a desire to be a parent, but to continue an inheritance or family name. A master could say to a slave in a public place with witnesses, “Thou art my son. Today have I begotten thee.” Then the slave would say, “You are my father,” and the adoption process was completed – the slave was now a son.
Gal.4:5. SONSHIP: Not a new person, but a new name and place, the position has changed from servant to son. Family joy and responsibility now are mine; a new family name and honor to the Father I own. There is a dignity now that is right to bear, a demeanor that is appropriate to this new Father I know. Wherever I go and whatever I do, respect and honor, integrity and grace: as a son of the Father I show.
Rom.8:14. AN ABIDING SPIRIT: Not now in bondage with a spirit of fear, but in this new place and the new life I now live; Is motivated from within, by the Spirit of God who bears witness, when my spirit I yield. As a child of God, “Abba Father” is the way I approach to God now when I pray. As an heir of His blessings, I must expect some pain, but the Spirit abides all the way.
Rom.8:23. A SURE INHERITANCE: This body I live in seems to be losing its power, its strength is gradually fading away. However, of this I am sure, I am a child of God and as such have all the blessings of grace. A slave no longer, I can never be sold, I am adopted and as a child of the King; My hope is secured, my home is above, and my joy is to bring honor to Him.
“As I pray, O heavenly Father, I know I am heard and accepted in Christ. I find great comfort in the assurance that the adoption I have received is not some temporary situation but a permanent position where I receive all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus. Amen.”