A recent Associated Press report states: “For nearly two years a forlorn German shepherd has met every Ilyushin-18 passenger jet arriving at Moscow’s Airport in search of the master who flew away.
“Airport workers feed the ragged-eared dog, but she refuses to let anyone come near her, and won’t leave, authorities say.
“Sometime in late 1974 airport authorities refused to let the dog board the plane with her owner because he did not have the necessary health certificate from a veterinarian. So, the man boarded the plane and left the dog at the airport. During the first few days the dog chased after all the departing 11-18s as they taxied away, much to the consternation of the pilots. Then she switched to meeting incoming flights.
“The dog lives under a construction worker’s trailer near the airport terminal, watching for the 11-18s. No one knows how she tells the difference between the planes.
“As soon as the staircase is sent over to the plane, the dog runs over, stops at a safe distance from the passengers and waits. Probably her owner thinks the dog has forgotten him, but it is hoped that he will yet return to claim his faithful friend.”
We as Christians, saved by the grace of God, ought to be looking for our Saviour’s return with the same singleness of heart and purpose as the dog in our story awaits patiently her master’s return. Alas, her faithfulness puts many of us to shame, for we are so occupied with our cares and material things. We forget His faithful promise, “Surely I come quickly” and are scarcely able to say, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” (Rev. 22:2020He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. (Revelation 22:20).)
May we be set free from all that hinders and be “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for us.” Titus 2:1313Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13).
ML-12/19/1976