All Dogs Go To Heaven

ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

A German Shepherd, Doberman and an Irish Setter have died. All three are faced with God, who wants to know what they believe in. The German shepherd says, “I believe in discipline, training, and loyalty to my master.” “Good,” says God. “Then sit down on my right side. Doberman, what do you believe in?” The Doberman answers, “I believe in the love, care, and protection of my master.” “Ah, yes,” said God and “You may sit to my left.” Then he looks at the Irish Setter and asks, “And what do you believe?” The Irish Setter ponders its answer for a few extra seconds, then answers, “I believe you’re sitting in my seat.”

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. Yes, dogs and all animals 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, 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. I also think that every chicken that I ever ate is going to be there waiting for me, too. The thought of that kind of makes me nervous. 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. 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. What better as an example can we possibly have they’re going to heaven than 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? 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 wife, it’ll be the happy, tail-wagging Christian.

“What does the Bible say about animals going to heaven?” The Bible does not directly say anything about animals going to heaven, but there’s proof throughout the Bible. The fact is animals go to heaven. Animals have souls. But Scripture also tells us Jesus did not come to save animals—he came to save man. Why? Because animals do not sin. The first paradise, the first heaven, the Garden of Eden was filled with every kind of animal imaginable, and God declared those animals “good.” Therefore, the second heaven – in the afterlife will be filled with every kind of animal, too. Thus, it does appear from that passage that there are horses in heaven, as well as all animals. God also declares He will save humans and animals alike. Now that is the true definition of universal salvation. In scripture from Isaiah 11:6, “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” That’s right, there will be animals in the new heaven and the new earth. Just look at the word “animal” itself. The word animal comes from Latin word “anima” which means “soul.” There it is in the very meaning of their name. Animals have souls! The soul can live without the body, but the body can’t live without the soul.

I would like to suggest that heaven is not just a place where we go when we die, but heaven is here right now. Jesus put it this way in Matthew, 3:2, “And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” There is a reason why God spelled backwards is dog. Dog, the only creature on earth who loves you more than himself. Dogs were created for us to teach us how to love. Dogs were created without the ability to speak to show us love and loyalty are demonstrated by actions not words. Dogs show unconditional love and acceptance, faithfulness and playfulness. When I needed a hand, I found a paw. God said, “I will send them without wings, so no one suspects they are angels.” Dogs can be the best representation of God for who He is and what He stands for. Although our best role model is Jesus Christ himself, but next to that, our best role models are our dogs. Why are they such good role models, because they love unconditionally, and they do not sin. I even have a t-shirt that says, “I strive to be the person who my dog thinks I am.” Dogs also have the eyes of angels when the look deep into our souls and melts our hearts. Some say that dogs are God’s way of apologizing for your relatives.