Baby-Faced Wonder in God’s Creation
Cuteness Overload: Baby-Faced Wonder in God’s Creation
Okay, I admit it.
I love looking at photos of cute animals – so much that I can easily lose track of the time.
Puppies, bunnies, baby horses . . . the list goes on and on.
And, just when I think I’ve seen them all, another picture (or video) shows up and I am, once again, captivated.
Recently, I saw a photo that not only made me laugh, I couldn’t believe that this little amphibian is so darn cute.
Meet the Mexican “Axolotl” – a type of salamander.
The expression! Enough to make my heart melt.
I would love to tell you how to pronounce the name “Axolotls”, but there are several different opinions on that very thing.
These adorable amphibians may seem insignificant to unbelievers.
However, God created the world for His glory.
And, as believers, we get to enjoy and appreciate what He has made.
God created the world and that also means that He created you and me.
Maybe we’re not as cute as a salamander (speak for yourself!), but God included us as a part of His plan and that means everything.
As believers, it is us who will one day live in His presence forever.
For from Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. – Romans 11:36, (NASB).1
Delighting in God’s Creation: the Baby-Faced Axolotl
This baby-faced wonder in God’s creation eats a diet of fish and insects.
And, get this: while the rest of us start showing signs of aging over the years, the axolotl never grows up!
They retain their baby-like features.
What’s truly amazing though is that “the axolotl can regenerate (replace) almost any part of its body.“ 2
That’s helpful – especially if an invasive fish bites your leg off.
Sadly, they are an endangered species.
Let’s hope this can turn around someday.
In the meantime, this baby-faced wonder is a delight for the eyes – another reason to thank God for His sovereignty and creation.
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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
2 Quotation from Britannica Kids. Retrieved from “Axolotl,” n.d. para. 2. Web. Accessed March 26, 2026.
