Grace to you & peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
“Celebrate The Child” is from Dr. David Jeremiah’s ‘Walking with God: 365 Daily Devotions’ July 8th’s entry.
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command." Hebrews 11:23
Normally the birth of a child is heralded with much joy and fanfare. Baby “necessities” are purchased while the baby’s room is decorated. But for the parents of Moses, nothing could have been further from the truth. Male children lived under a death sentence from Pharaoh.
Yet during this difficult time in history, Moses’ parents saw the potential in their son. Through the eyes of faith, they knew he was somebody important to God’s plan.
Too often it takes a traumatic experience to show us the priceless treasures we have in our children. If you have children, do you look at them, whether small or grown, and see God’s beauty? Do you celebrate the potential that they possess?
Even if you are not a parent, there are probably children that God has placed in your life. Seek out a child in your life who needs to hear how very special he or she is to you and to God.
“The Psalms call children a ‘reward’. Not a curse, not a tragedy, not an accident–they are the expression of God’s favor.” Howard Hendricks
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
