In Galatians we read; But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.
Oh Father, how wonderful, how amazing, how astounding that you would love us so much that you would send your only son to redeem us, to save us, to reconcile each of us to you. That by the finished and complete work of Christ we can have a loving relationship with you, a relationship with the creator of all things, with Almighty God Himself; a relationship so intimate and close that we can call you Abba Father.
What a gift you have given; by your love and amazing grace, no matter our backgrounds, no matter our shortcomings and failures, no matter the baggage we carry, we are no longer slaves to our circumstances, but now we are your children, we are heirs for all eternity.
What good news; news so good that we are filled with Joy; that we are overflowing with Joy. News so good that we are filled with your steadfast love; a love that is so stunning...Abba Father, we live in a time where the world needs a little love; help us share your love with the world, help us share your love with our community, help us share your love with our next door neighbors.
So Father, as we approach Christmas, let us do so with joy and love, let us rejoice and sing praises, thankful that Christ was born; our true hope, full of love and grace and truth and Father, as we approach Christmas let us do so with the expectant hope of things to come.
Abba Father, we love you and pray in the most beautiful name of Jesus Christ...Amen!
Grace and Peace!
