Womens Ministry
Read the February WINGS newsletter.
A Message from Mimi
Sign Here
“Sign here…” our veterinarian told us shortly after the decision was made to “put her down.” Most of us can relate to the request …sign here. We place our signature as we write checks, sign official documents or buy a house. Granted the reason to sign these forms is important, but hardly life and death. But here we were signing our name as our dog, Jordie, lay waiting in the back of the clinic to take her last breath. We signed the euthanasia form after the doctor explained what would happen. With the last sweep of the pen, we had sealed her fate. A pain began to well up from inside causing my head to spin while a weight seemed to be added to my legs putting reality into slow motion. We were led to the special room and looked down on the weary face of the dog that had been our friend for over 13 years of her 16 years. The decision was made. We signed our names, said good-bye and with our hearts too torn to watch, turned our backs and went home.
Weeks later, in our now dog hair free home, my husband and I discussed the
paper we had signed that dreadful June day. We know that “every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of Lights…” James 1:17a (NASB) Our dog was a good gift from the Father and we were most grateful. But as we talked about how much we loved our dog, and then had turned our backs on her at her time of death, we got a very small glimpse of the pain the Father God must have experienced as He and His son, Jesus, signed their approval for Jesus to be saddled with the sin of this world. There was a cost for the atonement of our sins and God made the decision that changed the world forever. Yet, Jesus remained silent as He was led like a sheep to slaughter, vicariously, taking on the penalty for our benefit. God signed His approval to this death and turned His back. (Isaiah 53:10; Mark 15:34)Unlike our dog’s death, Jesus’ death had and has a happy ending for all who believe. Three days later, the power of God was displayed as Jesus rose from the dead. He lives today to intercede for us to the Father and to be our Friend. A more faithful friend than any dog. A Friend with the power to transform lives. A Friend who loves us with a never ending love. And a Friend that will never leave us nor forsake us.Do you know this Friend of mine? Have you signed your name as a follower of Jesus? The sweetest name is just a prayer away to rescue, revive and redeem you. He is ready. Sign here. At His Feet,Mimi Moseley, Women’s Ministries Director.
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Guiding Principles • Women know they are loved and accepted by Christ. Hence, we show that love and acceptance to others. | |