Today we took the dog to the vet. He was put under sedation so that the vet could check him out properly and take any necessary X rays.
We picked him up after he was awakened from sedation. He was a little unsteady on his feet and a bit groggy. The vet said he'd be like that all day.
Anyway, as long as he doesn't drive any vehicles like fork lift trucks, or work near machinery he'll be OK I suppose.
We gave him the best food available and the best of attention. He ate the steak earmarked for me and I enjoyed a tin of dog food on toast.
This whole episode led me to think, as I often do ...
I wonder how many Christians there are under sedation.
You know ... going to church on Sunday, say the odd prayer every now and then, and all is OK ... they see themselves destined for Heaven one day.
Is it really as easy as that? I asked myself, but did not answer.
What about "Not everyone who calls me 'Lord, Lord' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do what my Father in Heaven wants them to do." Matthew 7:21
How many people are there just hoping that by doing the least possible, and by ignoring poor Lazarus at their gate, they will still end up in Paradise.
Sleep-walking into hell more like!
...I can think of some people who should be under sedation.
ReplyDeleteYour comments make me smile, Tom. Thanx.
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Dearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteGuess you are oh so right in that...!
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Mariette
Thank you so much, Mariette.
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DeleteIn one parish in the Philippines where I worked a couple who lived across the road from the church were at Mass every morning - and their dog always came along with them.
ReplyDeleteIts' so nice to see you visiting us here, Father. Thank you. We hope you call and comment again soon.
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The sleep walking line must be a very long one.
ReplyDeleteYes, sadly you are right, Bill.
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Too many Christians are sleep-walking through life instead of being fully engaged on Jesus' behalf. If we are one of those people, wake us up. Lord!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Victor!
Well said, Martha. We can all be complacent at times.
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Amen! It often takes a rude awakening - like a sudden death of someone you thought would live forever - to make us realize we're only here for a little while. Hugs to your pup!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, you are so right, Mevely. We tend to lose focus so easily.
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What a wonderful analogy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy.
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So true and a great analogy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Happyone. God bless.
DeleteExcellent points. May we always take care to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling," as Paul wrote in Philippians 2:12.
ReplyDeletePaul knew a thing or two.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.
"Sleep-walking into hell" what a great quote.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Manny. Best wishes to you and your family.
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