It was such a sad day for Steve. His dad had just told him that he would not allow any dogs in the house. Steve loved his dog very much...and now she had four newborn puppies that he loved, too. But Steve knew that he had to obey his dad, so he would have to find a new home for the dogs.
The next morning Steve placed the puppies and their mother in a basket in his wagon and walked down to the animal clinic. He waited at the door until Carol, the lady who worked there, drove up.
By then he was crying with big tears running down his face. The minute Steve saw Carol coming to unlock the door, he ordered his dog not to follow him, and then he ran off down the sidewalk.
On the doorstep Carol found a yellow plastic laundry basket. Inside, wrapped in an old blanket was a small black dog with shaggy hair and a turned-up nose. Snuggled against her were four newborn puppies. Tucked inside the basket Carol found this note:
Steve was completely helpless. He could not do anything to keep his dog even though he loved her very much. How different is the love of the Lord Jesus for us. By His death on the cross, He is able to save us from our sins if we will just ask Him. And then He will be with us all through our lives. “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalms 124:88Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8). Then in Psalms 46:11<<To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.>> God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) God tells us He will be “a very present help in trouble.” How good to know that His love for those of us who know Him as our Saviour goes on forever. “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:55Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5).
The animal clinic did find new owners for the dogs. After reading Steve’s note the new owner is calling the mother “Treasure.” What an interesting name to give a dog! “Treasure” makes us think of something we really love and value. I’m sure Steve was very happy to know that the new owner loved his dog enough to name her “Treasure.”
Little children, little children
Who love their Redeemer
Are the jewels, precious jewels
His loved and His own.
ML-03/20/1983