His baby 🙏🏿🥰🫶🏿
The problem for many of us is that we don’t even know how to respond to God. We don’t realize that when He shows up, there is no “big man.” Every man becomes a child.
David, in the dignity of his kingship, witnessed the glory of God being restored. He longed for the reversal of Ichabod—the return of God’s glory. He was overcome as the Ark was brought back to its rightful place.
David couldn’t contain himself; he abandoned all restraint. Meanwhile, Michal, sitting in the rigidity of protocol, looked down on him. Yet David declared, “It is before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house. I will celebrate before the Lord, and I will become even more undignified than this!”
The presence of God is not a place for dignity or pretense. If you have never wept in God’s presence, you have not truly encountered Him. In His presence, you are permitted to become a child again.
That’s why I, too, am allowed to lay it all down. As Psalm 123 captures so beautifully: “I lift up my eyes to You, to You who sit enthroned in heaven. As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till He shows us His mercy.”
This expectancy is echoed in Romans 8 and Galatians 6. The Bible tells us that when the Holy Spirit moves in us, the first cry that rises up is, “Abba, Father.”
Listen to me: every “Abba” has a child. Even if you didn’t have a biological or physical father to run to, you have a heavenly Father. The reason you’re stressed, the reason you feel lost, is that you haven’t yet found that place where you can simply cry, “Abba.”
Be a child again,
Just be a child in His presence.
The essence of being a child of God reflects a deep yearning for connection and authenticity in our faith journey. Recognizing God as our 'Abba Father' enables a profound relationship built on trust, love, and grace. In scripture, we see instances where individuals, like David, exemplify jubilant surrender to the divine, overcoming societal norms to express their devotion. This serves as a reminder that in the presence of God, we are liberated from the chains of dignity and pretense. Moreover, embracing childlike faith does not equate to naivety. It is about trusting God wholeheartedly and believing in His goodness, irrespective of our worldly circumstances. In a culture that often prioritizes self-reliance, affirming our identity as children of God invites a refreshing perspective—one that is rooted in faith and reliance on His mercy. Understanding our relationship with God as that of a child to a parent affirms our inherent worth; even without worldly validation, we find solace in His unconditional love. Being vulnerable in worship, like David was, reassures us that our true worth comes from our Creator, not societal accolades. The Biblical promise of His companionship, that we are never alone, resonates with the heart of every believer longing for divine connection. Reflecting on the sentiments expressed in Romans 8, we learn that it is through the Holy Spirit that we are reminded of our identity as God's children. With His guidance, we can navigate life's complexities and stresses, echoing the cry of 'Abba, Father' in our moments of need. In this way, being a child again in His presence becomes an act of liberation, allowing us to experience His love profoundly and authentically.