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“I no longer call you servants because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” (John 15:15)
Sam was no ordinary bird dog. With an uncanny ability to sense even the slightest flutter of wings, if he pointed to a clump of bushes, it was certain a bird was hiding there. But Sam was much more than just a skilled hunter. He had become my constant companion on countless walks through fields and forests. We’d share lazy lunches in an old, forgotten apple orchard, where the moment’s stillness would invite a restful snooze under the sprawling trees. Those quiet times were as much about deep companionship as hunting. Sam wasn’t just a dog; he was a friend.
One late afternoon, in an unfamiliar area, Sam and I separated. I called and whistled, my voice echoing through the woods, but there was no response. Time was running out. I had an important appointment back in town, and with each passing minute, the urgency grew. But how could I leave Sam? If he returned and found me gone, would I lose him forever? Anxiety gnawed at me. Then, I remembered a piece of advice from an old dog trainer: a simple trick, but one filled with trust. I unbuttoned my jacket and spread it out under a small bush, its scent mingling with the cool evening air. It was a signal that I had been there, and I would return.
The night was restless, filled with worry. Yet when I arrived the following day, there was Sam, curled up with his nose tucked into the sleeve of my jacket. As he looked up at me, his tail wagging softly, his eyes seemed to say, “Where have you been, friend? I’ve waited all night, but I knew you’d come back.” In that moment, I realized the depth of his trust, his unwavering belief that I wouldn’t abandon him.
This story made me pause and reflect on my own relationship with God. When I feel lost in the chaos of life, do I have the same trust? Can I find a part of His Word, and rest in it with the certainty that He will find me, just as Sam trusted I would return? God’s love is constant, unwavering, and deeply personal. He meets us exactly where we are—whether in joy, pain, or uncertainty. Unlike human relationships, where judgment or misunderstanding may arise, God’s friendship is pure, accepting us fully, no matter how far we’ve strayed.
When we find ourselves spiritually lost, feeling distant or overwhelmed, we must remember that God leaves pieces of Himself—through His Word, His Spirit, and even in the beauty of creation—so we can find refuge. Like Sam, we need only to curl up in those reminders of His presence, knowing that our Friend, who loves us deeply, will always return to us, guiding us back onto the path.
Suggested prayer:
Dear God, thank you for being my constant Friend and for loving me, even when I stray. Help me to trust in you more deeply, to rest in your Word when I feel lost, and to know that you will always find me. May your Holy Spirit guide me, and may I never forget the depth of your love. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
This article is based on a story told by Crystal B. and first published at www.actsweb.org.
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