Get it! Get it! Come on, Get it!!! – Philippians 3:14
Good Morning ~
The boys and I have discovered some twisted, but hilarious entertainment. I have a new red laser pointer pen. Do you know where I’m going with this? ☺ I shoot on the floor near Herschel ( our chocolate lab) and dance it around a little to pique his interest. First his little ears perk up and he gets that “what was that” look. And then boom! He’s hooked. He dives, he pounces, he stomps, he uses every ounce of energy he can to catch that dancing dot. Naturally, we egg him on, encouraging him, “Get it, Herschel! Get it!” It’s so funny – the boys make him run into the wall – (Of course I have never done that to the pup!) He holds nothing back and will chase that red dot till his tongue is dragging the floor!
The other morning I just had an urge for a good laugh so I grabbed the pointer. I was thoroughly enjoying myself until I thought, “How sad; the poor pooch will never catch this dot because it’s not even a real object. He is totally spent when he finally gives up, and for what? Nothing.” I felt kind of bad that he will never have the satisfaction of capturing the crazy thing. Never!
Then I saw myself in the scenario. Satan loves to throw those red laser dots around us. We get all worked up about stuff or chase things relentlessly that aren’t even real or at the very least will never satisfy. The Enemy just sits back and laughs at our silly ambition and foolishness. I want to make sure that I’m pressing “…toward the mark of the high calling of God…” (Phil 3:14) and not chasing the silly tricks of the one who desires to steal, kill and destroy! God has a wonderful plan for each of us. Let’s get into His word and spend time with Him so we will recognize those empty red dots!
Hope & Glory To You ~
Rebecca