After enjoying these bunnies, I went to sleep. As I drove to
church on Sunday morning, my heart was gripped with sadness. Domesticated bunnies don't know about the outdoor dangers. One of the bunnies was killed, hit by a car.
I was distraught.
Monday morning, I was determined to find the second
bunny. I made many calls and finally got someone to reply and coach me in luring
the bunny out of hiding. Spring may have arrived, but today it was 30° and snow showers. I wanted him to survive.
So, on to PetSmart to pick up bunny pellets. I
sprinkled them all over the yard in hopes that he would come out. It's late
afternoon, and the bunny is nowhere to be found.
Then I heard it, “It's the bunny!” My husband spotted him.
Poor creature was cold, wet, and his big, fluffy ears were covered
in mud.
It's a great ending! I go outside in the cold with my jar of
pellets. I sprinkle some and keep walking closer, and the bunny remains. My
husband approaches the bunny rabbit and scoops him up. Hallelujah!
God is so good! Scripture says we must take care of God's
creation. Elsewhere in the book of Exodus, it reads, " If you come across
your enemy's ox or donkey, (in this case a bunny rabbit - my words), we
have to help it.” It doesn't matter who the creature belongs to. At times, they need our help.
I can now say that I am the owner of a bunny, even if it's
just for one night. A local rescuer will be arriving this morning to pick up FAITHFUL.
Yes, I named him! I named him Faithful because it reminds me of God's goodness.
My guest was given food, water, and a warm blanket to keep him overnight.
This entire ordeal had my heart running through a maze of
emotions. First, I was excited to encounter them and enjoy their romp. Their carefree outdoor play was a beautiful
reminder of Spring’s arrival. My excitement and joy were visited by
disappointment and heartbreaking sadness.
Monday, my heart was revived with hope!
Emotions allowed me to feel excitement, joy, grief, and then
hope again, all within a few days! It was exhausting.
Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for including me in taking care of this
creature.
What a reminder as we approach Holy Week!. Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday also walked the people of God through a labyrinth of
emotions. No one fully understood what
was happening. Their beloved friend, son, and Messiah was being dragged down
the road to meet an appointment with death. Oh, there would be tears, suffering,
and the sense of betrayal to all that is good! But the scriptures foretold,
reminding and pointing to a story we call Redemption!
Yes, Jesus was crucified, was placed in the tomb, a dead man. But the story doesn't end there. Three days
later, Jesus would rise from the dead. Graves would be shaken, and witnesses
would rise to bring glory to God! Why
were they searching for the living among the dead? That's not the end of the
story. Jesus arose just like he said!
Yes, we remember the death of Jesus, an innocent man,
altogether God in the flesh, Emmanuel. He was crucified to pay for the sins of this
world. But don't park your emotions there, for joy arrives and it brings light
to a world cloaked in darkness.
He did it for you and for me. He is my God, and He is FAITHFUL!
“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not
receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to
those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children
of God— children born not of natural descent, nor
of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became
flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the
glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and
truth.” (John 1:11-14)
A special thank you to Karen! Thank you for your help & rescue.
God bless you!~Liz
