Weekend Words

 From Beside the Still Waters devotional...

Save Them All - Read Romans 1:14-32

Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. - Revelation 2:4

I recently saw a lady whose jacket was imprinted with large letters proclaiming "SAVE THEM ALL.'  I later learned that the group promoting this motto is not a Christian organisation, and that "ALL" refers to animals rather than humans.  The mission of these people is to rescue, protect, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for all animals, from stray cats, to old, worn-out horses.

Proper treatment of animals is a legitimate concern of godly people.  "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast" (Proverbs 12:10).  However, the biblical principle of stewardship, and a common-sense approach to animal care is rapidly being disregarded in modern society.  Indulgent pet owners spend exorbitant sums.  Suppliers promise that their products will make a dog or cat not only healthier but also happier and more beautiful.

On a more somber note, a recent issue of a cat fancier magazine had the following item in the advertisement section: "Animal Communicator, Intuitive Medium; Contact The Other Side."  Someone was actually offering to contact the spirits of dead pets!   One close acquaintance recently paid for grief counselling sessions for himself and his wife after their pet terrier died.  Another paid six thousand dollars for surgery on his setter.

The Bible condemns those who "worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator" (Romans 1:25).  While pets are receiving such undue attention, millions of children are suffering from severe malnutrition, millions of Christians live under intense persecution, and thousands of known languages do not have complete Bible translations.  Our time and money can surely be devoted to far more worthy causes than pampering animals.

Pete Lewis - Halsey, OR

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. - Matthew 25:40

When the heart is sad and lonely and the eyes with tears o'erflow,

Gentle words and deeds of kindness fall like sunbeams on the snow.

Kind and loving to each other, gentle words to all we meet - 

Thus we follow Christ our Saviour, proving all His service sweet.

Let us help our fallen brother, lift him gently by the hand,

Speaking words of cheer and comfort, point him to a better land.

 - William and Luella Henry

I know its Spring here, but Autumn is my favourite season, and Natasha sent me these photos recently from Vermont.  So I am sharing them with you... :)

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And if you have time, you might enjoy reading some of these lovely posts from Sheryl regarding the family's return to the US after missionary work in Tanzania, Africa.

THIS is her most recent one, but there are more to read HERE.

Along with some beautiful photos!