God is love

CHAPTER 5
GOD'S LOVE IN THE ANIMALS AROUND US

GOD CREATED ANIMALS AND ADAM NAMED THEM

God created a beautiful world filled with many kinds of animals - birds, fish, dogs, cats, and even tiny bugs. Every one of these creatures matters to God because He loves all His creation very much.

In the Bible, God made Adam to be a caretaker for all the animals. He gave Adam the special job of naming them and watching over them because animals are God's friends and part of His family. God delights in seeing animals happy and free in nature, playing, singing, and living their lives.

Even though animals are not made in God's image like people are, God knows each animal and loves it deeply. Jesus told us that God cares so much that He even watches over the smallest sparrow. If God cares for the sparrow, He surely cares for each of us even more!

God gave us the responsibility to be kind to animals and take care of them. We show our love for God when we love and care for His creatures. Animals teach us about God's kindness, patience, and the joy of life.

So next time you see a bird singing or a dog wagging its tail, remember that they are special reminders of God's great love for the whole world.

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God's love never runs dry - Dr. MW Mkhonta