He's a diminutive Deer head Chihuahua, but he has big dog-itis.
Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dogs and are named for the state of
Chihuahua in Mexico. Archaeological finds and folklore disclose that the
breed originated in Mexico and probably descended from the Techichi, a
dog favored by the Toltec civilization.
We inherited our
Chihuahua, Twix, from our daughter-so named because his colors are
similar to the Twix candy bar. While walking him recently, I encountered
a gentleman visiting a relative for the holidays and walking his
dog-somewhat larger than mine. As our dogs yapped at one another, the
gentleman remarked, "They're both the same size on the inside." Both
imagined they were enormously large in statue, and they definitely were
in attitude.
The same is true for believers as Paul notes. "There
is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over
all and in all and living through all" (Ephesians 4:5-6 NLT).
God
didn't create us as carbon copies of each other-we have various hair
colors, body shapes, eye tints, skin tones, and nose sizes along with
unique opportunities and different personalities, but in our
relationship with him we're all the same size. God's grace is
responsible for our salvation, his sovereignty for our opportunities,
his strength for our perseverance through trials and tribulations, and
his wisdom for the unique gifts we possess. Our abilities may appear
large or small, but each is essential for strengthening the body of
Christ. There is a single way to heaven-through the one Lord, and only
faith makes the connection. Since we're identical on the inside, we can
be unified in our outer efforts to share this same Lord with everyone.
Don't let big dog itis divide you from your kin in Christ.
Prayer: Thank You Lord Jesus for the special gifts You give. Unify us in
our efforts to work together as we share Your love with others and build
up Your body the Church.
Big Dog-Itis
Today's Bible Verse:
"There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father,
who is over all and in all and living through all" (Ephesians 4:5-6)
Big Dog-Itis
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