I apologize if this post is a little long. I believe God uses the small things, the foolish things, to teach us lessons. Sharing this lesson with you.
My little dog is teaching me what it means to follow Jesus. BG follows me from room to room. Always looking up expectantly to see what I will do. Will I kneel down to show him my love? Will I move to another room? He just follows. When I stop to relax or be at the computer, he lays at my feet. Perfectly content to be near me. At perfect rest and peace. When we are outside, if something should frighten him, he either runs behind me or jumps into my arms, knowing I will protect him. He always looks to be obedient, because he loves me and knows that obedience brings reward. And he knows whether he obeys or disobeys, I will always love him completely. BG knows he need not worry about being provided for, for I will give him my best.
This is how I need to follow Jesus. Follow wherever He goes, wherever He leads me, always looking up expectantly. To lay at His feet in perfect peace and rest. To know that when I am afraid I can run behind Him or into His arms, for He is my shield. Nothing and no one can come against me. I am to obey Jesus, because He loves me and I love Him. Knowing that Jesus wants the best for my life and His rewards are better than anything I could ever attain through disobedience. And when I am disobedient, I know His perfect love never changes. I need not worry about what shall I eat, what shall I wear. I need not worry about any earthly needs for Jesus always provides. He knows what I have need of before I ask.
