Dada, Tata, Papa, and Abba
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Fatherhood and God
The word father comes from the Greek word 'pater.' It is linked to the ancient Sanskrit name 'tata.' In other languages, it becomes dada, baba, or papa. In Hebrew, it becomes 'abba.' What joins all these words? They're all part of baby talk. The word 'dada' was coined by a baby. This bears witness that having a father is the most basic and simple of things. So Romans 8:15 says, "Whereby we cry, Abba!" Knowing God is not a complicated thing. It's the simplest and most basic thing. It's like breathing. It's like being a baby and saying 'dada.' And the 'dada', like 'papa' and 'abba', are not only baby words, but words of joy. So knowing God is not a theological proposition, it's the most basic joy you can know. Don't be theological in your relationship to God - call Him 'Abba'! Learn the profound truth of calling God Abba. Learn to call Him Papa, Dada, or Daddy. Because the greatest, deepest, and most profound thing you could ever know is also the most simple... Dada!

Today's Mission
Today, be like a little child. Spend time with God as your Heavenly Daddy and accept His nurturing.

Matthew 6:6
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
“Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.

Have a blessed day and week.
May Yeshua Hamashiach the Christ bless you.
Love, Lizzy