September 25, 2024

I shake my head at what I think about when contemplating leaving the earth with Jesus. Since it seems like we are on the cusp of tribulation and the Feast of Trumpets starts in a few days, I began thinking about what I will leave behind if the rapture happens, not material things but my dogs and all the animals. What will become of those who are stuck here with a bunch of unrepentant rejectors of Christ? The funny thing is God heard my concerns without me saying a word. I had looked up a verse that someone mentioned on social media last night, so when I opened my Bible app, it was on a page in Isaiah about the new heaven and new earth. So I decided to read that page, and lo and behold, I got my answer plus more!!

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD. Isaiah 65:24-25

Before I even called, He answered me! There will be animals. I hope God lets them go with us and my little dogs don’t get stuck in the house with no food and die from hunger and loneliness. I know what you’re thinking: why would I be worried about dogs when people I know and love will be left behind? Well, the people ultimately chose to reject Jesus and have had every opportunity to turn to him, but my little dogs cannot help themselves. I’m sure God has a plan for the animals because my heart aches for what could happen. Isaiah must have loved animals, too, because, in addition to mentioning them here, he also mentions them in Isaiah 11.