GOD'S ANIMAL SERVANTS

taken from www.gospelgifts.com

Once upon a time God used animals to function as prophet, evangelist, caterers and pastor. First he called the fish. 

“Fish, there is a man named Jonah, who does not obey me. Why don’t you do something to make him repent?”

“At Your service , God!” answered  the fish

So the fish swam near a boat which was heading to Tarsus. On that boat, a curious thing happened.  A man was hurled into a raging sea. That man was Jonah. The fish swallowed him up immediately. Jonah stayed inside the fish for three days Then Jonah prayed to God from the belly of the fish. He repented from his disobedience.

“Fish, vomit him to the dry land! Jonah already said sorry to me!”

“No problem, God!” said the fish

Jonah was saved from his disobedience. A city full of sinful people was saved by Jonah’s preaching. Thanks to the fish and of course, to God !

Another time, God called a donkey to do an evangelism task.  

http://cdn.www.ministry-to-children.com/

“Hey donkey, talk to your master Balaam to stop him beating you !“

“My pleasure, God!” answered the donkey. “It’s not fun to be a punching bag!”

Donkey’s speech saved Balaam from his reckless path which lead to death. Thanks to the donkey and of course, to God!

Next, it was the ravens’ turn to be called as His caterers.

http://media.freebibleimages.org/

“Ravens dear, bring some food to a hungry person who hid in Kerith Valley near a brook,”

“Your wish is our commands, O God,” said the ravens

The ravens took turn bringing bread and meat for Elijah. Elijah was fed twice a day, mornings and evenings by the ravens for a period of time. Thanks to the ravens and of course, to God! Last but not least, God called a rooster to be a pastor.

painted by Sandra Nursilo

“Hey rooster. I need you to crow loudly after a certain man lied three times about him not knowing my Son,”

“Sure, O God!” said the rooster

When the rooster crowed, Peter was reminded that he denied Lord Jesus for three times. At first he felt condemned, then he repented. Thanks to the rooster and of course, to God!

“I prefer to move human’s heart to do my will on earth. Once in a while, it’s nice to use the animals. They are more obedient for sure. Also, they don’t attract so much attention to themselves. The people whom they served were not worshipping them back. All in all, I will do whatever it takes to save the people.  I am using animals, humans even my own Son to do it,” said God lovingly.

(Sabatini Chen)