He is as gentle as a baby with us.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
When God wanted to reveal Himself to us in our world, He wrapped Himself in the soft folds of baby skin, coming as the most lovable, innocent, sweet and non-threatening being you could imagine - a newborn baby, a little tiny baby!
A baby couldn't harm anyone. He came to show us He means us no harm. Love does no harm. He came to show us He loves us, He just loves us, He ONLY loves us. That His plans are always good, to give us hope and a future, NEVER to harm us or hurt us.
A baby has no agenda. God came to show He has no agenda from us. He doesn't want anything from us. He's not exacting, demanding, or pushy. He is good and kind. He just wants to be our friend.
A baby is non-threatening. God wants us to know we are in a safe place with Him. Safe in His arms. We are safe with Him. Secure and wrapped in love.
A baby is endearing. God is so endearing. So attractive and sweet! He is the most delightful, happy-making, smile-bringing being we could ever meet! All He does is bring laughter and joy and delight, just like a baby's laugh brings delight to us when we hear it!
A baby is innocent and pure. God is so pure. There's no dark side to Him. His words, actions and ways with us have to hidden agenda. He wants nothing from us, loves with no expectations or conditions, gives asking nothing in return. He is simply pure light in a radiance of love for us, pure joy in His delight with us, pure grace in His generosity towards us, pure cherishing in His care for us.
A baby is lovable. Vulnerable. Open and friendly. Sweet and gentle. Soft and pure. A delight and a joy. A treasure. God is all these things and more! Our God is so lovable, gentle and soft. He's so delightful and fun and happy. He such a treasure!
A baby is the expectation for new life, for long and happy life, for a beautiful future together as a family. God gives us that same hope and expectation. He came as a baby to bring us a smile, a hope, a joy, a life better than we ever had before, a life in the family of God forever!
A Thought: He chose to be a vulnerable baby to show us He means us only good, not harm!