All Dogs Go To Heaven

ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

By: C. Mason Davis

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

Revelation 19:11–14, “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no

one knows but he himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.”

Are you ready for some good news? Dogs go to heaven. It’s in the Bible. Psalm 36:6. Yes, dogs go to heaven. Are there any dog lovers here? We should have known this because Jesus is said to be coming back on a white horse. There are animals there. The lion will lay down with the lamb. Yep, there are animals there. Cats go to hell, but I can’t help that. Hey, I didn’t write the Bible. No, I’m just kidding. I know all animals go to heaven, even cats. They all go to heaven. I really do believe that. Just read the scripture in Psalm 36:6. I also think that every chicken that I ever ate is going to be there waiting on me, too. The thought of that kind of makes me nervous. I’m sure I’m going to be having some nightmares now about the “Revenge of the chickens” on the other side of the Pearly Gates. But I really do think that all cats and dogs will be there for sure. I just think that there are different denominations for pets just as there are for us. For instance, I think dogs must be Pentecostal. You know their tongues are always hanging out, they’re wagging their tails like whips, they flop on their backs for belly scratches, and they’re so happy to be there. I can imagine small lap dogs like Chihuahua’s, Yorkies, and Maltese are Baptist. Always so stoic and serious, ready to bite your head off if you get too close, very independent except for then there is food being offered. But seriously, their fun groups of people and their happy to see ya, too. I was raised Southern Baptist. We weren’t happy about much. Always far too serious. But I’m telling you that for sure, your dog, cat, horse, even snake will be there in heaven to greet you. If you’re not so sure they’ll remember you or remember how much they love you, it’ll all come back to you in a heartbeat. Our pets mean so much to us that when we do accidentally hurt them it just breaks our hearts, doesn’t it. We can be as sorry as possible, but it’s okay. They don’t hold a grudge at all. We’ll scoop them up in our arms, apologize a lot using a baby voice. But if that person accidently steps on the toe of a spouse, they’re like: “Oh, stop whining about it and stay out of the way. You’re grown up, so act like it." But when it comes to the pets, you’re hugging and kissing them for hurting them and they’re most likely licking your foot or hands as you console them. What better as an example can we possibly have in our life that how they react to console us when they’re hurt. Now, that’s a Christian. I can prove to you that your dog acts more Christian-like than we do. How many of you here have a wife and a dog? I can prove to you that your dog loves you more than your wife. I can prove it. How? When you get home, get your wife and your dog, put them in the trunk of your car, then come back in an hour to let them out and see who’s glad to see you. It sure isn’t going to be the little woman, it’ll be the actual Christian.

Have any of you heard of the Rainbow Bridge? It’s what we humans consider the gate to heaven for our pets. There is also a beautiful poem called “The Rainbow Bridge,” to describe a beloved pet’s trip into heaven. I believe, is a beautiful answer to the question, “Will I see my beloved pet in heaven?”

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….