baby thoughts

 

Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;

 

It seems like I've been around a lot of babies lately.  My daughter has two children under two years old and we've been around some my daughter's friends, who also have infants and toddlers.  Just to be near these special little people warms your heart.  They are so soft and sweet (even when they're unhappy...they're still sweet to me!).  They have glowing eyes, surprising smiles and are full of energy as they crawl, scoot or run from one activity or interest to another.  It's almost hard to believe that one day these will be grown-up adults with problems and bills and careers and all the other things that face us.  Children are one experience where we really outdo the angels.  After all, they were created beings who have always been just as they are now...I don't think they grew up because they weren't born like we were.  We get the high privilege of being a part of new life as it moves from the very beginning, through birth and all the stepping stones of growth.  Sometimes I'm convinced that the Lord gives us children because we learn and grow so much as a result of raising them.  In a way, a family is a laboratory of learning where everyone is changing and growing, whether parent or child.  I guess the truth is that we start the process of growth as babies and just continue growing throughout our journey here.  Even though the physical process of maturing peaks and declines and babies grow to adulthood, we continue to grow spiritually as we prepare for eternity...From the standpoint of heaven we must seem like babes to our Lord!

 

Psalm 78:3 what we have heard and known,
       what our fathers have told us.

 4 We will not hide them from their children;
       we will tell the next generation
       the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,
       his power, and the wonders he has done.

 5 He decreed statutes for Jacob
       and established the law in Israel,
       which he commanded our forefathers
       to teach their children,

blessings,

Rob Smith

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