written 6/8/2018
There’s nothing like the security and comfort of home. And, there’s no one who enjoys these comforts more than Madison, our little bossy and loveable Miniature Schnauzer.
Right now as I watch her sprawled out on the throw kept on our chair I can hear the sweet contented breaths she takes and watch the slow rise and fall of her body as she relaxes in the knowledge that I’m right here in the chair with her. I’m her protector, provider, comforter, doting human who relaxes in her presence just as she does in mine. It’s easy to get lost in the sweet realness only a dog can offer – without any effort on their part. She’s totally content and it’s evident in her body language, her breath, her intermittent sighs, not to mention this is our morning routine; she loves it…me and my coffee and Bible Study in our room and in our chair, both covered with a “throw” and starting our day together in safety, contentment and security.
Yet, today is different; I know that but Madison doesn’t. My husband and I are going to the beach for two nights on a quick get-away. Madison is going to be boarded.
Just like we, as Gods children, get relaxed and content, luxuriating in our protective daily sameness, safe at home, taking for granted Gods gifts, comforts and security, she is getting ready to experience a two night, 2 ½ day period of confusion, insecurity, fear, separation from her normal lifestyle and period of dependency on strangers. There will be new sights, smells, people and because we can’t explain to her the temporary status of her soon to be experience, all she can do is have faith we will be back for her soon. She will just have to wait and trust. Wait for the time she will be reunited with her Master, wait for this period of confusion to pass and hope that any moment she’ll see her Master’s face appearing to take her home. We’ll provide her with signs of home such as her blanket, her toys, her treats and such but will she realize these are signs that all will be fine?
Although this is a “stretch” in describing our temporary status on earth as well as temporary situations we find ourselves in, it is a good representation of a Master’s love and protection. It shows how situations are temporary and how we’re loved and provided for even when we can’t see it – we have to wait, hope and have faith that our Master has a plan, has it under control and loves us unconditionally. There are even signs of our Master’s love and assurance of His return. He is coming back for us.
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