5th July 2025

God's Creatures

All things were made through Him,

and without Him nothing was made that was made.

 John 1:3

Today's Bible Reading: Job 12:7-10.

An elderly lady that I was visiting, asked me if God cares about animals? Yes, is the answer, of course He does! After all, God made the animals – every one of them (including dogs and cats and every other creature we enjoy as pets and companions). And after God had made the animals and everything else at the beginning of the world, the Bible says that “God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good” (Genesis 1:31).

Do not ever think that our Creature God does not want us to enjoy the animals too! The Lord Jesus loves you and wants you to enjoy all of God’s gifts to you. When I was a child, my Grandparents owned a farm, and all my life I have been around animals. I’m thankful for the happiness they have given me over the years; they have been like members of the family. Even today I have a dog and cat, and hens here on the old farm, and I’m grateful for their companionship. Thank God for your animal friends.

But I hope also, that you will not only thank God for your pets, but that you will thank Him also for every good gift He gives you – your parents, your friends, your home, and so forth. Most of all, thank God for Jesus Christ, and ask Him to come into your heart and be your friend forever. He is God’s greatest gift.

Prayer: Creator God, Thank You, for everything that You have created. Thank You, for animal companionship and the joy they give. In Jesus name. Amen.