Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
Our little black dog Dandy is afraid of thunderstorms. His heart races and he pants. The vet prescribed a tranquilizer but it doesn’t help. When a storm or even a hard, noisy rain comes, he wants to be held by one of us. Yesterday afternoon we had a spell of loud thunder and some lightening in Hapeville. I was at the church and wondered how Dandy was doing. I soon found out. Joe called to say some neighbors down the street had him. Dandy sometimes climbs the fence and wanders around the neighborhood. If he sees the dogcatcher he runs home and jumps down into the back yard from the deck. Thankfully, all three of our dogs have their name and one of our cell numbers embroidered on their collars.
Apparently when the storm began yesterday and his momma wasn’t home, he went seeking comfort. He went all the way down North Avenue to the end by I-75 until he saw someone. He went up their steps and asked to be let in. The couple let him in and offered him some water then called Joe whose number was on that collar. I retrieved him, thanking them profusely and took him back to the office with me since it was still thundering and he was still panting. It is natural for us to seek comfort when we are afraid. Dandy was looking for help from someone he felt was greater than himself. God’s Word and the promises of God’s care give many comfort and assurance during those times. I’m glad someone offered to take a scared little dog in. He couldn’t read God’s Word but he didn’t have to. Someone embodied that Word for him.
Gracious God, Thank you for keeping us safe and protecting the helpless. Help us to embody your Word for those who do not or cannot read it for themselves. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
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