A Walk Around the Block And when we obey Him, every path He guides us on is fragrant with His lovingkindness and His truth. Psalm 25:10 (TLB) Most anyone who knows me knows Wesley. When I visit with friends they dont ask about our boys--they ask, Hows Wes? If you and I visit regularly or just every so often, you, too, know who theyre talking about: Wesley, our dog. I may have told you that he is a pound dog--the very best kind! We chose him when he was just six weeks old--a tiny pup mixed in with the other strays, trembling, isolated, distant, wary, and precious! He had a severe case of tick fever at the beginning of our relationship. I thought he was just a very quiet puppy. No, he was a very sick puppy. Now that he is older and very healthy (except for arthritis in his right front arm), I never use that word quiet. He is obedient, loyal to a fault almost, very protective of his territory (which includes me), and dearly loves company--be it the family, a neighbor, a salesman, or the Sunday school class--he welcomes them with wild running, barking, jumping--you name it. Interpretation: Welcome! Welcome to 26 Chelsea! Hey, everybody! We have company! Well, Wes and I walk around our block nearly every day--almost a mile. I carry a leash and a plastic bag with three paper towels tucked inside (for his daily duty). Hell do his business and then I play pick-up. I call him and he comes. I command him to sit and to stay while I do my thing. That is one tough assignment! To sit--to stay--to wait--watching me walk away from him--going some place without him! But, he waits (most of the time.) Waiting is one of the most difficult commands God has given us--agree? To sit still. To stay. To want desperately to know where Hes going and what He is going to do while Im waiting. That is one tough assignment! I gave you some verses about waiting several months ago.[1] I guess my favorite is Psalm 27:14: Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Its as though He has told us to sit and then to stay--to wait. But thats not the end of the picture. Wes waits expectantly because he knows that when Im through taking care of whatever Im taking care of, Ill say, Okay! And hes hot on the trail again--were walking together and Im saying, Youre a good dog, Wes. Good boy! Im proud of you! A simple lesson, yet so very profound. I guess one of the main things is that Wes trusts me. He has been around the block with me enough to know the routine. Lord, You and I have been around the block many times and You have never failed to encourage me, to let me sit and watch You work, and then to hear You quietly say, Okay. I have finished My work here. Im proud of you, Anabel. And I have learned to trust You, to listen for Your voice, and to obey Your commands. Thank You for Your constant watchcare over me, Your needy child, Anabel [1] Ps.46:10, Ps. 27:14, Ps. 37:7, Ps. 40:1, Ps. 62:5-6, Ps. 130:5, Isaiah 30:15(b), Isaiah 40:31 Psalms 25:10 KJV 10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 00:07:36 +0000
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