Burdened for the Lost

[Takesha]

The St. Bernard dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted thoroughly despondent, despite the efforts of his master to encourage him. Was he sick? Well, no-not in body, but in heart. He had failed to find anyone to help and had come back ashamed. It is such sorrow of heart, resulting in outbursts of tears on behalf of others, that should characterize the Christian.


Heavenly Father
Create in me a heart that weeps for the lost, and hands that reach out for those who are in need.

Takesha

 

[WashedClean]

The St. Bernard dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted thoroughly despondent, despite the efforts of his master to encourage him. Was he sick? Well, no-not in body, but in heart. He had failed to find anyone to help and had come back ashamed. It is such sorrow of heart, resulting in outbursts of tears on behalf of others, that should characterize the Christian.


Heavenly Father
Create in me a heart that weeps for the lost, and hands that reach out for those who are in need.

Takesha

That was beautiful Takesha. We should all make that our prayer. God has given me such a burden for the lost, especially since my husband and just about all my family are unsaved.

God bless you Takesha,

WC

 

[HumbleBee]

At this link read rainbowprism's post and my reply, will encourage you both!

http://www.christianforums.com/t160948&page=4

1 Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

 

[seangoh]

hi Takesha, that was such a wonderful reminder of how even dogs can feel for sad situations. The last time i heard of such things was after sept 11, when dogs were sent out to search the ruins for bodies. Through the hours of searching, the dogs grew sick..probably mentally sick or emotionally sick such that they couldn't go on anymore because they could sense alot of death around the place. The dog handlers could go on but not the dogs so they ended up comforting the dogs.
Dogs are really mysterious, i wish i could own one next time to understand them better if God wills.

 

[HoT-MetaL]

It poses the question, do animals go to the afterlife?