“The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.” Proverbs 28:1 NLT
Back when I was a child, most dogs were not confined by city leash laws. One of the downsides was that dogs were free to chase cats and cars. If animals crossed into each other’s territory, there would be a chase to the nearest tree. And I was amazed how close dogs would get to the tires on the vehicles, barking and running and annoying the motorists. Unfortunately, many dogs were thus injured or killed by surprised drivers.
These dogs were pretty bold, even in their ignorance of the great capacity for danger. Thankfully, Famous has never been observed to have any interest in chasing vehicles. From the time he was very young, walking the sidewalks in our neighborhood on a lead close to busy streets has been our routine.
I am amused, however, by watching to see how bold he is around neighborhood felines. If you think in black and white, you would assume dogs chase cats; end of story. But with Famous, it actually depends on the cat. There are cats which are very approachable. Most of these are house cats, and if he gets a chance, he will try to make friends. But, if a cat is loose in our yard, he will chase them home in a flash. Then there are the cats who are bold enough to protect their yards and actually try to attack a dog on a leash. To these, if spotted by Famous, he avoids and gives wide perimeter.
God calls us to be spiritually bold, not by bullying other faiths or lifestyles or spouting off ignorant rhetoric, but by faithfully, consistently, loving others and demonstrating a commitment to follow his teachings.
Dear God, help me to be bold when necessary and always compassionate to the weak.
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