I was reading the scripture in Proverbs 8:34 (KJV), “Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors,” and the Holy Spirit reminded me of what it is like having a dog.
When the master returns home he is greeted with unconditional love, exuberance, and excitement. The dog has been waiting, and knows it’s not an intruder, but his master. He simply yearns for the fellowship and provision found in the master’s presence.
Ivan Pavlov is credited for discovering that conditioned stimulus provokes a conditioned response. We, like Pavlov’s salivating dogs, should expect to hear from God. It’s in daily fellowship we are renewed, strengthened, and directed.
I was also reminded of a sign posted in an office reception area stating, “Wagging accomplishes more than barking.” It speaks to our posture in waiting. While barking dogs don’t go unnoticed, we are drawn to dogs with wagging tails. God is drawn to folks with waving hands in worship. We need to invoke His presence, before barking out our complaints in prayer.
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