When I was put in charge of keeping an eye on our cat in labor, I didn't know that God was placing me into the midst of what would be a life-saving moment. Yet, there I was, with an ice-cold, unmoving newborn kitten that had fallen away and out of reach from its mother. I scooped the baby up and prayed that God would help me save its life.
In this episode, I tell my story about my kitten rescue. However, as important as our little baby kitten is, the truth from this situation transcends what happened on our farm and becomes a parable that can teach and inspire us.
Thing is, God wants His people to stand in the gap for others. That's the why for the Family Disciple Me ministry, and that should be the why for every one who claims His Name. So, why do you what you do? Are your eyes open when you see a need Jesus is pointing out to you? Are you willing to fight for someone else's life - be that physical, emotional, spiritual, or whatever - when God calls you to stand in the gap for them?
God's Word challenges us to bear one another's burdens, and Jesus sets the example of leaving the 99 to go after the 1, in the Name of Jesus.
This little kitten parable inspires me in my story as I serve Him, and I pray it will encourage you, too.
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