Babies! What a mystery! I've had the joy of seeing so many little babies welcomed into our family that you'd think it would be less than important when we hear of another one coming. But the truth is that it never gets old or less important.
We've just heard that our grandson, Justin and his lovely wife Jenn are expecting their first baby in October. This will be our thirteenth great grandchild. What a wonderful world this will open up for them. I can already imagine them loving and praising God for the beautiful gift He will give them.
Birth never ceases to amaze me. Isn't it thrilling to meditate on the birth of Christ and remember that God chose this way to introduce us to His Son. He could have done it so many other ways. He could have dropped Jesus full-grown onto the earth in much the same way as He left. Or, He could have brought him over a mountain on a white horse as the King that would offer salvation to a sick world. Or perhaps He could have stepped out of his guise as a Rabbi - and said, "Here I am! I'm the one you've been waiting for." But He didn't. He chose to bring Him into the world as a defenseless little baby.
When we look in the eyes of our new little ones we try to imagine just how their life will unfold. Will he/she be cute and smart? Will we be equipped to give just the right amount of indulging , matched by the right amount of discipline to make him/her level headed and appreciative of the gift of life?
Can we ever truly express to this baby just how much he/she means to us? How can we possibly ever impress upon this child its need to come to know God, hopefully at an early age?
So many thoughts, questions, musings. And yet, for now, all this little one wants from us is love, food, and protection. Yes, babies are a gift from God and "Our" quiver will never be too full.......
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