The Age of Discovery

My son, Chapman, is at the age where we can actually see him start to learn things. Learning is such a cool thing to watch. Everything is new for him and each little moment is a moment of exploration and discovery. He's totally focused and into it and we can watch him seek out and find new things every day.

Chapman is systematically making his way around his ExerSaucer (See above), exploring each an every toy it offers. He's also reaching out for new things like plates and vases. Today it was a bottle of Catalina dressing (See below).



His curiosity reminds me of the power and wonder of discovery. I don't ever want to lose to magic of exploration and learning about new things. Chapman's namesake calls this dimension of life a "Great Adventure" and calls us to "discover all the new horizons just waiting to be explored. This is what we were created for." Proverbs 2:3-5 echos the same sentiment with a promise. It says, "If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God."

I'm glad my son's searching for and discovering new things. I hope he never quits. It reminds me of the vigor with which I should seek to add to my learning and understanding of the world and the God who created it.