Chosen. Held. His.
👶🏻🕊 𝘈𝘩-𝘉𝘢𝘩… 𝘈𝘣𝘣𝘢 —
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘞𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘯𝘦𝘸
Romans 8:14–17
This morning’s devotional walked me deep into the beauty of these words:
“𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕖𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕡𝕚𝕣𝕚𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕡𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟, 𝕓𝕪 𝕨𝕙𝕠𝕞 𝕨𝕖 𝕔𝕣𝕪, '𝔸𝕓𝕓𝕒! 𝔽𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣!"
(ℝ𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝟠:𝟙𝟝)
And as I sat with it, something stirred — a memory, a whisper…
Have you ever noticed one of the very first sounds a baby makes?
𝔸𝕙-𝕓𝕒𝕙.
It’s not formed. It’s not taught. It just… rises.
And it makes me wonder…
What if the first word we ever spoke — before language, before learning —
was actually the oldest word our souls remember?
𝔸𝕓𝕓𝕒.
This photo?
It’s my hand holding our brand new grandson’s.
He was only days old.
But he already knew how to reach.
Already knew how to cling.
Already knew how to trust.
Some say newborns still see what we can’t — angels, the Kingdom, maybe even Yeshua Himself.
No wonder they smile at the unseen.
No wonder they coo and lift their gaze like they recognize something sacred.
Maybe they do.
Maybe that sound — “𝔸𝕙-𝕓𝕒𝕙” — isn’t just noise.
Maybe it’s a memory of the One who formed them.
A holy word buried deep in the breath.
We don’t work our way into God’s love.
We awaken to it.
We aren’t just told we’re His children —
We are.
Born into it.
Adopted by it.
Marked by it.
And the Spirit still whispers the truth if we’ll listen:
You are 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑒.
You are 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑛.
You can cry out with confidence… 𝑨𝒃𝒃𝒂.
#DevotionalReflections #HeirWithChrist #AhBahAbba #RootedByGrace #FaithAndLegacy
I've been reflecting deeply lately on the word 'Abba' and its incredible significance. It's more than just a name; it’s a profound declaration of intimacy, a whisper from our soul to the Divine. When I first encountered the idea that a baby's innocent 'Ah-Bah' could be a primal echo of this sacred word, it truly brought tears to my eyes. It makes me wonder if, deep down, we're all born with this innate recognition of a loving Father. Historically, 'Abba' is an Aramaic word that Jesus Himself used when addressing God. It’s a term of endearment, much like 'Daddy' or 'Papa' in English, but it carries a weight of respect and profound trust. Unlike the more formal Hebrew or Greek terms for God, 'Abba' conveys a closeness that was revolutionary in its time. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He didn't just say 'Father,' but through His example, He invited them (and us!) into this incredibly personal relationship, allowing us to cry out with the same unreserved affection. It's a radical concept: the Creator of the universe inviting us into such a tender bond. This understanding transforms everything. It means we aren't just subjects of a distant ruler, but beloved children of a doting parent. The Bible tells us that we have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!' This isn't about earning His love or proving our worth; it's about being invited into a family that already existed. We are truly 'Chosen, Held, His' not because of anything we've done, but because of His incredible grace. It's like that precious feeling of a newborn's hand clinging to yours – a pure, unadulterated trust that we, too, are called to embrace. Embracing the 'Abba' heart of God means living with a profound sense of security. It means knowing that even when life gets messy, we are 'Rooted by Grace' in His unwavering love. It’s an invitation to bring our fears, our joys, and our every need to Him, knowing we'll be met with understanding and compassion. This personal connection isn't just for quiet devotional moments; it's for every single day. It's about letting that inner 'Ah-Bah' rise from our spirit, knowing we are heard, seen, and deeply cherished. What a comforting and empowering truth to carry with us!
