God Lesson #43 - The Joy of Hearing a Voice

[M] G has taught me and S so much about God.  I can't even possibly describe all the insights I've gained since becoming a parent and a father.  But I'll try my best to share a thought once in a while.

So one revelation that dawned upon me happened during some quality time with G.  When G was first born, she didn't smile a whole lot, but when she did, it was at random things (or after passing gas).  But I'll never forget when she first heard my voice and smiled.  It was a great moment of a child hearing and recognizing a parent's voice - and responding with joy.  It reminds me of when I first heard God's voice and responded with joy.  Below is a clip of what I mean:



That realization on its own is pretty great, but then God gave me further insight into His perspective - of how much He delights in us...especially when we hear His voice and respond.  In other words, what you don't see in the video (but maybe you hear) is my absolute joy and elation over G recognizing her daddy's voice.  And God was giving me a peek into His heart and an opportunity to experience a small glimpse of how He smiles upon His children.  I just smile thinking about Him smiling on me.

"The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save.  He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."- Zephaniah 3:17

People ask me what a relationship with God is - I think it's just that.  Smiling because He smiles on us first.  Simple. Thanks God and thanks G for teaching me this.

Here's a longer, but cuter video of G with S.