Jesus...Dogs...and Love

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”(John 3:16)

We all know the story, “let there be light” and there was light throughout the land. (Genesis, 1:3)  God gave us many beautiful things to wonder about, the stars, Adam, Eve, plants, trees and animals.  All animals belong to God (Psalm 50:10-11). God created all the animals (Genesis 1:24-25) and God cares for the animals. “Look at the birds flying around…your Father in heaven takes care of them.” Matthew 6:26. 

Animals were special in their own right and God wants to them to be with us.  They are very wonderful creatures for their ability to love and keep giving love to their masters.  I am a dog lover and have had many in my life so far.  Mostly, they have been large dogs and what has been the best thing about them is the endless love that they give no matter what the day may bring.  Work can pile up and they are there.  No matter how much you get mad at them, they were designed to love and please.  God made them that way and it is stated in Proverbs that a righteous man will care for his animals and one that does not, is wicked.  They only want to give and they only want to show how much they love you.  God designed them that way and made them from the beginning to love and show that life is really an easy thing to live. God cares for the animals (John 4:16) and we must keep caring for them but take it one step further and care for the ones we love in the same way. 

We can learn much from what animals bring to the table and remember that the cruel intentions of people and poor communication that goes on makes it tough to want to give or love you neighbor.  But, ask yourself this question, did Jesus get made?  Did He stomp off?  Did He run away from the problem at hand, No he went to who ever had a problem with him and he also showed that you never run from your trouble but face it head on. 

God did not want you to be mean to other humans and animals and honestly, you truly were not designed that way.  You were designed to love and by doing so, God and his Son are smiling in heaven down upon you. 

God gave us dogs to remind us to love unconditionally as they do us.  When they come to you with their tail wagging behind them, all they want is love.  I have a 13 year old Labrador retriever (Maggie) and she has been with me during many tough times.  I told myself that when she needed me to take care of her, if she became sick, I would do that.  She is white and her eyes are large and she has a very sweet disposition.  God has blessed me and He gave m