"...When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile."
Exodus 2:2b-3
We know little about the Levite woman in Exodus 2 who became pregnant and bore a son. However, in the few verses she is mentioned, we are provided a beautiful account of faith as she places him in a basket, entrusting him into God's care. My heart swells as I attempt to grasp all that she felt in the quiet moments that proceeded his placement among the reeds of the Nile.
September 15th, we gathered as a family to dedicate our June Elizabeth to the Lord. On that day, my pastor from childhood, the one who married Jeff and I and dedicated our Charlotte Marie and Joseph Bradley, turned our attention to this young Levite woman who gave up her son in love and trust. With June in my arms, I gently swayed listening to Pastor's words, reflecting on the gift(s) we had been given, the responsibility of raising children up in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and the call to give them up, acknowledging His lordship over their young lives.
It is our desire that June would grow in the knowledge of the One who created her, accepting the gift of grace and love He so freely gives. It is with hands raised and hearts full of gratitude that we acknowledge the gift that she is, a daily reminder of prayers answered.
loving godparents, Maria and Mark
look at that sweet girl! what a special day for all of you. :)
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