Mandy Baker Johnson

Adrian and I had a wonderful time with Jubilee Church (NewFrontiers) this morning. The worship was really rousing. Many people were clapping or raising their arms in praise around us, it was great to be there. We sang one of my favourite songs: You alone can rescue…. I especially love the line ‘You came down to find us…’ – that’s precious.

In the middle of all the singing, Adrian and I suddenly spotted at the same time a baby boy in his dad’s arms. His dad had his back to us but the little boy was facing us, raising his hands as we worshipped. It was a moving moment and reminded me strongly of Jesus’ love for little children, and how He always welcomed them. I’m sure He did not disregard this little one as we all worshipped Him together this morning.

Andrea Bocelli’s story is so encouraging, that his mum had the courage to have her baby despite difficult circumstances. Although opera singing may not be everyone’s first choice of music, no one can dispute that he has an amazing voice and is a gifted singer. What might the world have missed had his mum taken the doctors’ advice and had him aborted?

May many more mums be brave enough to make the same choice Andrea Bocelli’s mum did.

Read about Bocelli’s story and that of Jamie Carragher (England footballer) here.