2021 Daily Devotion - Day 340
Many years ago, we decided we needed a dog in the house. After all, we had a cat our son named “Sweat Pea”. We heard about a breeder who had a recently returned dog, because the new owner couldn’t keep the dog where she lived. We also learned the dog would be free. So, we went to visit the breeder and the little Dachshund. Her name was Fraulein von Munchkin. The breeder said she was one of the original munchkins. So, we took her home and had some fun times with “Munchie”. Some people at church were even able to meet her a few times.
One of the things I will always remember is how worked up the dog got if anyone came to our front door. She would almost loose her mind with barking and the like. You could always count on Munchie to become hyper-excited when someone came knocking. There were times when I knew someone, like the plumber, would be coming over to the house at 2:00pm, and Munchie would be lying in her bed in my home office. I would look at her sleeping; knowing in a short time she would be going a little crazy. Sometimes I even wished I could have told her what was coming and that it would be alright, but she only spoke German.
Sometimes, in those moments, I would think about how this is so much like our relationship with God. He knows the future and He is not worried. In fact, He knows it is nothing to lose our minds over, because He has it in control. While we are unaware, we are fine. Perhaps, it would be good for us to keep in mind that God really does know the future and, in His love, will guide our lives and walk with us.
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, so often we are like little Munchie, and we get overly excited. Remind us as we start this day, You are in control. And out of Your great love, You will keep Your promise and never leave us or forsake us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
Sometimes, in those moments, I would think about how this is so much like our relationship with God. He knows the future and He is not worried. In fact, He knows it is nothing to lose our minds over, because He has it in control. While we are unaware, we are fine. Perhaps, it would be good for us to keep in mind that God really does know the future and, in His love, will guide our lives and walk with us.
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, so often we are like little Munchie, and we get overly excited. Remind us as we start this day, You are in control. And out of Your great love, You will keep Your promise and never leave us or forsake us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
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