I’ve been re-reading Romans 8: these last few weeks, mainly because its the SS lesson, but also because it’s really good stuff. . .
Rom 8:12
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, “Abba,[h] Father.” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
So it’s like this the Kingdom of Heaven is like this vast treasure that you stumble upon in a field, and you sell all you have and go and buy the field. . .
yeah, it’s kinda like that. . . Abba can also be translated Daddy, this personal and intimate rendering of the aspect of God’s love for his children is incredible and awe inspiring. . .
kinda makes me want to live better. . . it’s a good thing the Spirit of the Living God prompts and moves us to act and to love one another. . .
Wow again. . .constantly in awe of the Almighty God I serve. . .
C