God also cares about animals - “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:26
God says the birds are valuable. God loves animals, He feeds them! As much as God loves animals, God loves you so much more. He cares about you so much more. God cares about, where in life you are right now.
Do you think it’s just your dog that loves you in life? Are you feeling lonely apart from your dog? God is glad they give you company.
But are you missing out on the fact that God loves you so very much?
It’s not a theoretical concept. God made it tangible. Jesus came and died on the cross for our sins, in our place – instead of us. If we come to Him and accept His gift, you will experience God’s love. It’s always there, but you may not have experienced it, in a tangible, real, personal way.
You can then experience the whole love of God.
The ‘wraps you from head to toe’ warmest duvet on the coldest day, but so much more kind of love.
The knowing whatever I am going through, God has me in His hollow of His hand, nobody can pluck me from, kind of love (John 10:28).
The “I love you so much, I want you to reach your full potential in Me” kind of love.
The “I love you so much, I know “this” is hurting you, even if you don’t, so stop doing it!” kind of love. The “I love you and am patient with you, even though at the moment you are behaving like a two year with a tantrum” kind of love.
However much you may burst with love for your dog or your children. It is like a grain of sand in all the Universe compared to God’s love for you. He has already shown you His love – Jesus dying for your sins. Have you experienced God’s love yet, by accepting Him as your saviour and Lord?