John Baillie (1886-1960) was a renowned
Scottish theologian. He wrote several popular books in theology. He once narrated the story of a seriously sick patient
who was rushed to a hospital. The doctor examined him in detail and from the
facial expression of the doctor he could infer that he was nearing his end. He
asked the doctor in fear, “Now, what can I do?”
The doctor heard the sounds of knocking and
scratching on the closed door of the room. “Who is there?” asked the doctor.
The patient replied, “He is my pet dog, doctor. He knows that I am here. He
makes these sounds in an attempt to reach me.” The doctor was enlightened by
this incident. He advised the dying patient, “That is exactly what you too
should do. Our ultimate goal in life is to reach our heavenly master. Prepare
for that inevitable journey.
The impatient dog teaches us a great
lesson. Our attitude during old age and illness should not be of depression or
worry. We must realize that we are moving forward to meet our master who will
greet us in heaven. In this journey, we cannot carry with us any earthly
possession except our virtues.
Man’s
way leads to a hopeless end while God’s way leads to an endless hope.
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© By: Prof. Dr. Babu Philip,
Darsana Academy, Kottayam-686001, Kerala, India ( Former Professor, Cochin
University of Science & Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016, Kerala,
India), Prof. Mrs. Rajamma Babu, Former Professor, St.
Dominic's College, Kanjirappally, Leo. S. John, St.
Antony's Public School, Anakkal, Kanjirappally and Neil John, Maniparambil, Ooriyakunnath, Kunnumbhagom, Kanjirappally,
Kottayam-686507, Kerala, India.
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