Part of taking my dog for a walk each day is giving her a chance to socialize. In just a mile she gets to visit with Peanut, Bailey, Cora, Sebastian, and Annie. There is a lot of sniffing that goes on as greetings are exchanged. Then there are others that bark at us from the confines of their homes as we pass by. There are at least four of them. We don’t know their names. Just last week a new player arrived on the social scene. His name is Bruno. Believe me when I tell you that Bruno is big. Until now she has been the Big Dog. No longer is this so. Up until now she has played the big “I’ll take care you” role. She keeps between me and the others making sure I am safe. But since Bruno has arrived she makes sure she is behind me. Suddenly I am the “You’ll take care of me.” She doesn’t even put up her ruff. She does her best to hide.
How thankful I am that God is a bit more faithful as my shield and protector. David wrote, “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18. Paul wrote, “If God be for us who can be against us?” Romans 8. Unfortunately bad things do happen to God’s children. Fortunately they are only temporary and God has the final say. If there are any adjustments to be made He will more than make up what will be needed. So don’t be afraid of the Brunos of this world. The REALLY BIG DOG is on our side.
Written by Roger Bothwell on November 30, 2015
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