Infant Stronghold

                As it turns out, humans are the only part of God’s creation whose infants are born completely helpless. Although we are at the top of the food chain and dominate the earth, if no one is there to take care of us when we are born, we will die. When my son was first born, I did not know how much caring for he would need. I had always heard that new mothers had to stay up all night, but I thought I would just catch up on sleep throughout the day. As it turns out, babies need to be taken care of throughout the day too! It was then I understood why my mom was staying in town for a few weeks to help me get adjusted and I also knew that I would do the same thing if I had a daughter one day.

                This morning I read Psalm 8 with my husband which is a Psalm of praise to God. The author also says to the Lord, “Because of Your adversaries, You have established a stronghold from the mouths of children and nursing infants to silence the enemy and the avenger.” He goes on to praise God for His great power and then acknowledges that God has given us a place of honor. God not only takes care of us but also has put us in charge of all of His creation. I think the author makes the statement he does about children in attempts to point out that we are helpless when we come to God, but in His loves he raises us and calls us His children.

                In what ways do I see God’s glory revealed through my own son? As a daughter of God, am I responsible with the things He has trusted me to take care of? Or am I still an infant in my faith? How can I take time to recognize his magnificence in my life today?

                God, please help me to recognize your majesty in the world around me. Thank you for the beautiful little boy you have blessed me with and for revealing Yourself through him. Help me to be responsible with all that You have trusted me to take care of, especially my son. Amen.