Posts Tagged ‘pets’

2
Jul

MOURNING

   Posted by: pastordiehl    in Uncategorized

Yesterday morning Anita and I had a disturbing task to take care of. One of our two cats came home after two days missing. It appears she had been hit by a car. She was walking about but was in terrible shape. Because that cat never liked me, Anita had to pick her up and put her in a box.

We took her to the vet, who agreed with us that the damage was beyond repair and the best option was to put her to sleep. So he did that and we took her back home and buried her in our backyard. That was a sad occasion, as this cat was a faithful friend to my wife.

The death of a beloved pet is a great opportunity to learn about life from a Christian perspective. Death is the process of a Christian entering heaven. Our old, worn and weakened body falls to sleep and a believer’s soul is escorted into heaven by angels (ministering spirits). Those who remain mourn the loss, but we understand the departed is in a better place. So, death is bittersweet for a believer.

Whose passing have you recently mourned and what did God reveal to you in that process?

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18
Nov

PETS IN HEAVEN?

   Posted by: pastordiehl    in Casting Out Cancer

I feel a little helpless today. I’m not supposed to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk, yet our 13-year old Chocolate Lab, Allie, has been sick for a couple of days, and we had to get her to the vet this morning. Anita had to do most of the lifting, because Allie probably weighs 50 lbs. He diagnosed her with a serious infection and we had him keep her there for treatment with an IV. Shortly, he called to say she went into shock and died. Neither of us could lift her, and I knew I shouldn’t be digging a hole, so we called our boys.

They both took some time off work to help us out, digging the hole, picking her up from the Vet’s, and burying her. I really appreciate their help. We’ve raised Allie since she was a pup. Although she was part chicken, she always let us know when company was near. And, after the kids all flew the coup, she was great company for Anita. We’ll miss her.

There is nothing in the Bible about animals going to heaven. But, we know that there are horses in heaven. Heaven is a place for the redeemed of the Lord, and animals don’t need a Savior, because they never violated God’s laws (Sin) in the first place. What do you think? Will our pets be in heaven?

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