Aug 1 • General discussion
Sermon: Abba, I know you Love Me!
Sermon Title: “Abba, I Know You Love Me”
Scripture References:
• Romans 8:38–39 – Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
• Galatians 4:6 – Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’
• Matthew 11:28–30 – Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Introduction
Family, today I want to talk about a love that doesn’t let go. A love that doesn’t wait for us to get it right, a love that doesn’t demand perfection, and a love that doesn’t turn away when we mess up. It’s the love of the Father—our Abba.
We’re inspired today by the Elevation Rhythm song “Abba I Know”. The lyrics cry out:
“Abba, I know You love me, You always have, You always will.
When I let go, You hold me still.”
This song is not just about music; it’s a confession of identity, grace, and surrender. Let’s step into that truth together.
1. God’s Love Finds Us Even When We Run
“After all my runnin’
Chasin’ love that wasn’t
You come of a sudden
And throw Your arms around me”
How many of us have run after things that promised love but left us empty? Jobs, relationships, status—even religion without intimacy? Yet God doesn’t stand at a distance with folded arms—He runs toward us like the father in Luke 15 ran to the prodigal son.
Romans 8:38–39 says there is nothing—not your past, not your mistakes, not your doubts—that can separate you from the love of God.
Illustration: Imagine a small child who falls and skins their knee. The parent doesn’t scold them for falling; they pick them up and hold them. That’s what God does when we run. He doesn’t say, “Get yourself together.” He says, “Come here, child. I’ve been waiting.”
2. We Are Adopted, Not Just Accepted
The chorus declares:
“Abba, I know You love me.”
“Abba” isn’t just a title. It’s intimacy. In Galatians 4:6, Paul says that because of Jesus, we cry out “Abba, Father.” That’s the Spirit testifying we are children of God.
God doesn’t just forgive us—He adopts us. He doesn’t just tolerate us—He calls us His own.
Illustration: Imagine being invited not only into someone’s house as a guest but being given their last name, their inheritance, and their unconditional love. That’s what adoption into God’s family looks like.
3. Grace, Not Performance
The lyrics say:
“There’s nothin’ I could do to get You any closer.”
Religion says, “Do more and maybe God will love you more.” Grace says, “You can’t earn what I already gave.”
Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us we are saved by grace, not by works, so that no one can boast.
We worship not to earn God’s love but because we already have His love. Worship becomes gratitude, not obligation.
4. Surrender and Security
“When I let go, You hold me still.”
This is powerful because letting go can feel scary. Letting go of control, anxiety, sin, or even our identity outside of Christ is terrifying. But Jesus says in Matthew 11:28–30, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
When you release what you’ve been clinging to—He holds you. And in His hands, you are safe.
Call to Action
1. Stop Running – Are there areas where you are still running from God? Today, stop running and let Him catch you.
2. Receive Adoption – You are not an orphan. You are a son, a daughter. Begin to live with the confidence that comes from belonging.
3. Let Go and Trust – Whatever you’re gripping out of fear, surrender it today. He promises, “I will hold you still.”
Prayer of Response
“Abba, Father, we thank You that nothing separates us from Your love. Forgive us for running after lesser loves and trying to earn what You freely give. Today, we choose to rest in our identity as Your children. We let go of control and trust that You hold us. We love You because You first loved us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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Sermon: Abba, I know you Love Me!
