Abba God's Love for Us (in Greek and Hebrew Words) -- Phileó and Koinónia and Natsar. /// The Deeper Meaning of Preserve in Psalm 31:23-24 and in Psalm 32:6-7.

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Abba God's Love for Us
(in Greek and Hebrew Words)

(The prodigal son is embraced by his father. See Luke 15.
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Some of the words Abba God uses in the New Testament to show His love for us include Phileó and Koinónia and Natsar.

Phileó in John 16:27

John 16:27 -- “[27] For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.”

According to Thayer’s Greek Lexicon, the word loveth in English is phileó in Greek (Strong’s #5368). It means “1. … to love i.e. delight in, long for, … 2. to kiss…”

According to Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, phileó means “... i.e. Have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling;...); specially, to kiss (as a mark of tenderness) -- kiss, love."

Daniel Chapter 6 — The Lion’s Den Expounded (Daniel in the Lion’s Den)

Daniel Chapter 6 — The Lion’s Den Expounded (Daniel in the Lion’s Den) [Print Document]

In the book of Daniel, chapter 6, we read the true story of a man who left all for the sake of God. There is no mention that Daniel ever was married or had children (and of course, there is nothing wrong with marriage). We know he loved God and served God faithfully. Because of this and because King Darius favored Daniel to appoint him to be over all the realm of Babylon, the presidents (saraks or high-level officials) of Babylon despised Daniel and wanted to have him killed.

They requested that Darius sign a law that would prohibit anyone in Babylon from asking a request of any god or man (except for Darius) for a period of 30 days (Dan. 6:7). By doing this, these wicked men thought that they could have Daniel killed, since they knew he faithfully prayed to and sought God. With pride in his heart, the king signed the law, which promised death by lions to anyone who would break this law. But, Darius had been ignorant of the true intentions of these wicked officials. Let’s see what happened next.

Daniel 6:10-11

“[10] Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. [11] Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.”

When the matter was brought to the king’s attention, Darius was grieved because he knew he could not change or alter the law of the Medes and the Persians. He urgently sought some legal way to release Daniel from going to the lion’s den (Daniel 6:14). But, he found none. Reluctantly, after the presidents urged Darius to maintain the law, Darius ordered Daniel to be thrown into the lion’s den. He told Daniel these words…

Daniel 6:16-20

“[16] Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. 17. And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel. 18. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

19. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. 20. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?”

The King Visits Daniel

Psalm 40 and David’s Walk with God Opened and Expounded

Psalm 40 and David’s Walk with God Opened and Expounded [Print Document]

Psalm 40:10

“I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.”

In Psalm 40, David is going through some difficult times. He speaks of how “innumerable evils have compassed” him about. But, David calls upon God, knowing that God will surely deliver him from his troubles and concerns. In verse 5, David speaks of God’s thoughts, which are “to us-ward”. God’s thoughts are in our favor.

Instead of concealing God’s love and faithfulness, David said in Psalm 40:10 that: “...I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation...” He is literally speaking the truth of Who God is and what God has done for him.

I felt God, my Abba Father, showing me that I need to declare the truth I have read and heard about Who God is and about what He has done for me. That helps to open My heart to Him.

God has provided me a place to live; food; family; guidance and direction; peace (when I look to Him); hope for now and for the future; joy that can only come from Him; and all My needs met. He gives me eternal life. That is huge. That great sacrifice Jesus did on the cross about 2,000 years ago was not in vain. Millions have come to Him for salvation around the world, and from every tribe and country. No one could give such life. No one, but Jesus, could satisfy you when you are feeling sad, or depressed, or empty.

I have felt His presence and His peace when I was struggling with fear. Only He can give such peace, and hope, and comfort. Only Jesus can satisfy our deepest needs. The internet with all its entertainment; video games; TV shows; movies; hobbies; a spouse, etc. could never satisfy our deepest needs.

Set Apart for Abba God

God set apart the 12 tribes of Israel for Himself. He chose them to come out of the land of Egypt (which was full of idols and false gods, such as Ra and Horus). Likewise, God has called us to come out from the sinful pleasures of this world and its idols, so that we may have true, intimate fellowship with this Great, Awesome Spirit, Who is God.

David spoke of God’s lovingkindness (love and kindness together). In Psalm 36, David wrote:

Psalm 36:7-10