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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted in Paws & Reflect, tagged , , , , on June 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

My sweet girl Rosie is afraid of storms, fireworks, and any other loud noises. On stormy days she will curl up on my bed or sit by my bed and shake uncontrollably. I always hold her and comfort her. I tell her that she will be okay and nothing is going to hurt her because I am here to protect her always. I was reminded of Matthew 1:20:

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit”.

God sent an angel to tell Joseph that he did not have to be afraid to take Mary as his wife. The child that she was carrying was the Son of God. Just as I reassure my Rosie that she doesn’t have to be afraid, God reassured Joseph that he didn’t have to be afraid of the situation that he was facing.

And just as I reassure Rosie that I will never leave her, God tells us in Hebrews 13:5 that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Just as I am here for my sweet Rosie, God is always here for us. We never have to fear any situation or circumstance that we may face. The words that the angel spoke to Joseph are still true for us today. God is still telling us not to be afraid (worry, be anxious) about our present or futures. Matthew 1:23 tells us that Jesus is called Immanuel, “God with us”. Jesus is alive and present in our lives yesterday, today and forever. He is with us as we face the challenges in life that may terrify us. If you are facing situations that are causing you to be fearful, God is telling you, “do not be afraid”. Give it to Him and trust Him to take care of you.

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Compassion For The Unadoptable

Posted in Paws & Reflect, tagged , , , on June 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

We attended a mega adoption event yesterday and I was filled with compassion for these dogs and cats that live their lives in kennels or crates because of the choices that we have made as humans. I wanted to take every one of them home! I told Tami that we need 50 acres so we can open a sanctuary for those fur babies that have been deemed “unadoptable” by society.

It reminded me that the Bible mentions several times that Jesus had compassion on those around Him who suffered or had been deemed “unadoptable” by society. Luke 7:13 tells us that Jesus had compassion on a widow who was burying her only child. Jesus told her to, “weep not” and He brought the young man back to life. In Mark 1:41 Jesus had compassion on a leper (a societal outcast) who came to Him to be healed. He was healed immediately. In Matthew 14:14 Jesus felt compassion for the multitudes of hurt and suffering people around Him and He healed their sick. Jesus didn’t care if these were people who had been cast out by their peers. He cared about them. He had compassion on them.

Just as I feel compassion for these precious four legged friends, Jesus feels compassion for us in our suffering. There are more verses in the Bible that talk about the compassion of Jesus. Jesus cares deeply about our suffering and He has compassion for us.

He is still here today to heal the sick and the brokenhearted just as He was in Bible times. If you are suffering today or facing difficult circumstances, remember the One who has compassion on ALL of us: Jesus. Even if you feel that you have been cast out by society, who cares what society thinks. Jesus has compassion on every one of us, despite our circumstances. Seek Jesus! He is waiting to heal whatever it is you are suffering from.

Challenge: Look up the verses that talk about the compassion of Jesus. Write out a prayer pouring out your heart to Him about your situation and surrender it to God. Thank Him for His compassion toward you. You are not alone in your struggles!

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