For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Rom 8:15

Family is very important to God and has been in His heart since the creation of the earth. The family is the unit that God uses to show us how much He loves us. The family unit is where meaningful relationships are formed, and lifelong attitudes are first developed. A strong family unit is encircled and secured in love, devotion, trust, and where we find comfort and safety from our fears. The family is so important to God that the enemy made his first attack on the core family unit and has continued his assault on the family unit more than anything else throughout the generations. He works overtime to breakdown, disrupt, and cause chaos in family bonds. His endlessly pursuit is to cause discord and separation in family relationships that will give way to fear and the spirit of rejection. Those who feel rejected, often rebel against to those in authority and those in leadership, only to isolate and insulate themselves in distrust and despair. The scripture passage reminds us of the endeared relationship God has with His children through His Son Jesus. The child of God is fully embraced in the love of God to grow in and to know “ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” At the foot of the Cross, we see Jesus, suffering and in pain, show His deep affection and care for His beloved mother and friend. The bond of love they shared was precious and reminded her that that her heavenly Father would not leave her alone but provided for her a new son in the Apostle John. At the foot of the Cross, John received the greatest honor and trust of his Friend, to care for the mother of the Savior of the world. My friend, you may have experienced a lack of love from your father or mother. Or perhaps a brother and sister has walked away from you, but friend know that at the Cross you become part of a family that transcends blood relatives. God receives you and grafts into His eternal family, the Family of God. In the family of God, His love flows to you as a vine to its branches (Jn 14:5) and His Spirit fills you as a wellspring of living water that flows for all eternity (Jn 4:14). He will never leave you nor forsake you (Heb 13:5). His love is eternal and everlasting. Dear friend, at the foot of the Cross we receive His love and by His Spirit cry out to Him, “Abba Father.” Father thank You for Your love and the bond of Your love through Your Son Jesus. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.