From the Mouth of Babes

From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2).

The heading read, “From the Mouth of Babes.” I like babies and the forum post on our Roseville church of Christ web site was by Sylvia Garza and I always like Sylvia’s comments. Can’t go wrong here… so, I check it out. To my delight it was a Lizzie story. This proud mom reports the following recent conversation with her three-year old: Lizzie: "Mommy, I so happy!" Sylvia: "You are? Why are you so happy?" Lizzie: "Because... I love God!" Sylvia: "You do?" Lizzie: "Yeah, I want to go to His home." Sylvia: "In Heaven? Why?" Lizzie: "Because... I miss Him."

What a great illustration of exactly what David meant in Psalm 8. God has, will and will continue to silence the mouth of the unbelieving, the callous-hearted, and those who refuse to acknowledge His divine presence. His creative presence will twinkle in the stars and His praise will be sung from the heart of children. Even the coo of an infant resonates with His Spirit and loving presence. Hold a baby in your arms just like Mary held Jesus and the world is reduced to one radiant truth… innocence holds at bay the harsh, cynical, hate-poisoned world for at least that moment and reminds us of how precious is life. How happy is the place where God dwells… in heaven… in the eyes of a child!

Psalm 8 begins and ends with the convocation: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! God’s majesty is not just in the beauty of a sunset or sunrise. His presence is not unfurled only in the starry night or streaming beams of sunlight through billowing clouds. His sovereignty is revealed in all He has touched and nothing exists without His touch! May God bless us all with eyes to see His presence wherever we find ourselves… whether in the presence of three-year olds or stuck in traffic. Open our eyes Lord so we may let You in!