The Obama’s have a new dog. The dog is a six-month-old Portuguese water dog, named Bo, given to Malia and Sasha Obama by the Edward Kennedy family. (This picture is not the actual dog, but it is a Portuguse Water Dog.) Apparently the dog wasn’t working out at the previous owner’s home, so they thought to give it to the Obama family. I’m happy for them, knowing the joy an animal can bring a household. Read the full story HERE.
Having read this story for the first time on Easter Sunday, my initial thought was one of grace. This dog will never fully understand the privilege of “growing up” in the White House. Surely the “first dog” will receive pampering beyond what most pets ever experience. The dog will have direct access to the most powerful family in the world.
It reminds me of the principle of Easter. Jesus gave away His life on the cross, and because of His favor upon us, we who believe are given a family seat in God’s family in spite of our sins. Christ bore the penalty for our sins and we are given direct access to the Throne of God and the Bible says we can call God our Abba (Daddy).
I wonder if we even come close to grasping what it means to be counted worthy of receiving His grace. At least for today, however, I’m reminded that without Him I would be nothing.
Well said, Ron. Even after years as a follower of Christ, I am many times speechless at God’s enormous love for us and what it really means. May I never take that gift for granted.
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