"Because he cleaves to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will rescue him and honor him." Psalm 91: 14-15
We used to have a dog at our house named Almond. At four weeks he was found abandoned in a dumpster, half starved, flea and tick infested and full of worms. He was taken to a Vet who cared for him for a week. We adopted him. Modern Psychologist might say that it was because of his past. My son says it is because he only had two brain cells, one on each side. My wife says it doesn't matter, like me he's cute and she loved him. What you ask was his problem? He was a coward! Bark tough and turn tail and run. He spooked at his on reflection in a mirror. He howled at the sound of wind. He was afraid, period. But let me be sitting in my lazy chair when the fear hits and wham he landed in my lap. All 30 pounds. Why? He found security there. He knew he could transfer the threat to macho master. A calming voice, a calming hand stroking his head and he would lay down and soon be sleeping peacefully. Is God that kind of calming power to you? Occasionally we find ourselves in frightening situations in life and long like Almond for someone to protect us. Sadly we sometimes think that God is disappointed in us when we are frightened. The opposite is true. Actually He looks forward to when we cling to Him. He really wants to love and protect you. Go ahead, pray and hop in His lap and experience His deep love and fierce protection. Almond forgot that. One day he decided he would take on the neighbors dog, and was killed in the fight. Go against Satan on your own and you too will suffer. Trust Jesus to fight for you and you will win because he has already defeated Satan. Learn from the tragic example of Almond and don't go on that field trip.
Thought for the week: "Among the things that money can't buy is what it used to."
Funny for the week: "Top 10 Dog Pet Peeves About Humans"
1. Blaming your gas on me.... Not Funny
2. Yelling at me for barking. I am a dog you goober.
3. Taking me for a walk then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway? 4. Any trick balancing food on my nose.... Stop it.
5. Yelling at me for rubbing myself on your carpet. Why did you buy carpet?
6. Getting upset when I sniff crotches of your guests. Sorry but I haven't quite mastered the handshake thing yet.
7. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you are not home.
8. Taking me to the vet for "The big snip", then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back.
9. Dog Sweaters
10. The slight of hand, fake fetch throws. You fooled a dog! What a proud moment for you on the top of the food chain.
Bow Wow, I didn't know that.......Chaplain Barnes
Last week’s answer: Who called down fire from heaven to burn wet sacrifices to prove God superior to Baal? Elijah (1 Kings 18)
This weeks question: What does Jesus say that good trees bear?
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