These days, with social media and the news at the touch of our
fingertips, we have access to just about anything at the drop of a hat.
This also means we, and others, are open to kudos, pats on the
back--and sharp criticisms.
The other night, my eyes were opened to a man in Aleppo who is
doing his best to save the animals left behind by those fleeing to safety.
He began with just cats, but the government has since given him the zoo
animals, and he's begun taking care of all animals on the streets, as well.
This man is doing his best to care for the zoo animals without the
benefit of an education in caring for such animals, feed all of the animals
without the benefit of the finances to do so, care for their wounds without the
benefit of professional veterinary care, and just show them love in this
war-torn country. Naturally, all of the street animals are scared,
hungry, many are injured and sick, and they've turned feral. When there
are many people digging through the rubble for human survivors (thank You, GOD), there is one
man digging through for animal survivors. I believe, without a doubt, he
benefits from it also, having lost everyone dear to him in the first attacks.
These animals are why he stays, despite the danger to himself. This man
shines the bright light of HOPE during a time of horrible, awful,
unthinkable ongoing tragedy. This precious man is doing his personal best.
As I read through the comments, however, person after person
slammed this man for not helping people, and even for not escaping to his own
safety. People were laughing at him, calling him names. Why isn't he
doing this for children? Why is he wasting his time on cats and dogs?
Why isn't he rescuing humans? This man is an idiot!
Here's the thing I've learned. It takes all kinds of people
to make the world go round. Some people are meant to rescue baby goats
with special needs. Others are meant for cats, or dogs, horses, whales or
gorillas. Other people are meant to put their efforts towards
conservation and education. And then, yes, there are many others mean to
save the human race. You name it, there is a person for every need out
there. Thank you, Jesus.
Everyone has their calling, and bless them for following those
callings. Bless them for listening to God, their hearts, their instincts,
or whoever their higher powers may be. And thank God they do--can you
imagine a world without that one thing it is they are meant to rescue, save and
conserve?
We need each and every person, and each and every one of us has a
purpose. Don't belittle a person and his calling simply because it doesn't
align with yours--and perhaps more importantly, don't miss your own calling
because you are too busy mocking someone else's.
It takes all kinds to save all kinds, and thank God for that.
Amen sister!
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