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The Chase

When we were younger, Jimmy was one of “those kids.” He had a mean streak. And it only got worse, when his dad gave him a Doberman Pinscher puppy for his twelfth birthday.😳

Jimmy named his girl guard dog Betty, and she was soon a 65-pound menace. The nasty canine followed him everywhere—off leash—snarling at and chasing anything that moved.

That same summer, my younger brother and I rode our bicycles up to the community playground. When we turned a corner by the sidewalk, there they were: Jimmy and Betty.

Wouldn’t you know, as we pedaled past, he sicced her on us! We skedaddled out of there as fast as our legs could churn, with Betty hot on our heels.

Then, out of nowhere comes this big German Shepherd. He chases down the Doberman, from an angle, and cuts her off! I look over my shoulder to see Betty frozen in her tracks, with the statuesque Shepherd between us.

When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.

Isaiah 59:19 (NKJV)

Kind reader, it’s in The Book—God wins. When the devil sends his “Dobermans” chasing after us, the Good Shepherd cuts them off!

The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.

Psalm 34:19 (NIV)

Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️ prayers and love.

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50 responses to “The Chase”

  1. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you for reading and sharing, brother Matt.

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  2. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    Amen- Jesus is the good shepherd who laid down his life for us his sheep

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  3. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Crystal. The Good Shepherd used a German Shepherd to intercept a nasty dog at just the right moment. All the Dobermans I’ve met have seemed to be all business, but not “off the chain” like Betty. She was not properly trained or restrained. Happy belated Thanksgiving. Thank you for reading and sharing. God Bless!

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  4. Crystal Byers Avatar
    Crystal Byers

    What a great story of the Shepherd’s divine protection! And sometimes the Dobermans seem so sweet—like the one in this photo.

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  5. Gospelroad#66 Avatar
    Gospelroad#66

    Amen brother! I hope you and family had a great thanksgiving! I miss having a beautiful dinner with my American friends in the UK. God bless 🙏

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  6. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Dean! I like how you put it, “God is a chess player, the devil is only a player.” 🙏His richest blessings to you and your wife, as well!

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  7. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Yes, and Amen! Thank you, Peggy. God Bless!

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  8. peggywritesblog Avatar
    peggywritesblog

    Thanks, David, another great life lesson! Our Shepherd can rescue us from our fears, His is the victory.

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  9. Gospelroad#66 Avatar
    Gospelroad#66

    Amen brother! God is a chess master, the devil is only a player! God bless you and loved ones brother 🙏

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  10. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    My childhood and youth were punctuated by sojourns with various strays. The big Shepherd was one of them. As I recall, he was only around our neighborhood for a couple of weeks. And then he was gone. Beth, I have no doubt God used our canine friend to avert an even worse experience with Betty the Doberman.
    Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless! Thanks for reading and commenting.

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  11. Beth Alisan Avatar
    Beth Alisan

    Wow David, that is a scary situation to face in your youth. Sounds like the Lord deployed that Shepherd.

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  12. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    That’s mostly the issue with Pitbulls, the owners and lack of proper training.

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  13. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    When we call, they have five days to respond, really? Five days? If there are enough calls or its considered a vicious dog report, then they bring it down to 12 hours, but still, that’s plenty of time for the dogs to run off or whatever. It can be maddening to try to get this problem solved.

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  14. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Betty, the Doberman’s biggest issue was she didn’t get properly trained AND she had a mischievous owner.

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  15. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Yes! God’s love, and a dog’s love can sneak up on us. It’s a good thing the good Lord doesn’t bite. My wife saw some Cane Corso puppies a few months ago. They were so cute, but we passed.

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  16. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    We have plenty of stray dogs in my little town, too. Especially on weekends, when the dog catcher isn’t on patrol.

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  17. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    ♟️ ✔️

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  18. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    My sister used to have a Doberman/German Shepherd mix, her name was Guard Dog. My sister would have to take her for a ride in the car, just around the block to get her to stop dancing and whining at the door that lead out to their garage. She was a sweet dog and very friendly, until someone she didn’t like or sensed was not good came around, then she lived up to her name.

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  19. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    My husband named our Pitbull Betty, And she is quite the mouthy dog. Barks at little noises and when the neighbors across the street get in and out of their cars. So annoying, but we love her. She is a loving dog and was a rescue from a bad situation, so we have to take the bad with the good. Hmmm, does that sound like some guy who hung on a cross some years back? Is He helping us to practice unconditional love? Hmmm, He can be sneaky sometimes, no?

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  20. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    I had that post in my inbox too. We (my family) have been dealing with not only barking dogs, but dogs that nip at ya and chase you down. Literally, in real life. We have had to call the city more times than we should have to, both because of neighbor’s loose dogs and for strays.

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  21. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    Checkmate !

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  22. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    It’s great to hear from you, Dean! Yes, as our friend Alan and I like to say, the devil is a chess player, and so is God. And the Lord never loses! Thanks for stopping by. God Bless!

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  23. Gospelroad#66 Avatar
    Gospelroad#66

    Great and powerful message! Yes we know God wins, the devil can send whoever he wants – the devil will lose! God bless you brother 🙏

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  24. Francis Ashis Avatar
    Francis Ashis

    So nice of you.👍🥰❤️💐🙏

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  25. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    You bring a fresh angle here, Stacey. I’m reminded of how Paul said in one of his letters, “We don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, but against evil forces in the heavenly realms.” Of course, these forces want us to over and/or under react to their evil schemes. The wise thing to do is to fight smart—under the direction and power of the Holy Spirit.
    Thank you for sharing! His best to you.

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  26. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I’m glad to hear this, Francis. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  27. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I’m happy you stopped by my little blog. Thank you, and God Bless!

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  28. ephesians413 Avatar
    ephesians413

    That is such an awesome story and correspondence! Thank you for sharing that!

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  29. Stacey Avatar
    Stacey

    The timing of this is uncanny! A friend and spiritual mentor of mine recently told me that God told her that she should ignore “barking dogs.” She said it’s meaning is metaphorical, as God used that expression to teach her to ignore some spiritual attacks rather than engage with them. Thank you!

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  30. Francis Ashis Avatar
    Francis Ashis

    Yes dear brother, I am fit and fine by the grace of the mighty Lord..You are most welcome.Take care and do remember me in your daily prayers. 🥰🙏

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  31. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    That was really her name! I agree. It doesn’t sound right. Thanks for reading and commenting, Bridget! Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless!

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  32. Bridget A. Thomas Avatar
    Bridget A. Thomas

    Who names a Doberman Pinscher Betty? 😂 But I love the way this story ended and I love the message. God’s got our backs! 🙌

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  33. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, brother! God bless you, too.

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  34. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Yes, it was terrifying! What a relief it was to see that big German Shepherd.

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  35. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I love your story, Pastor Pete! Doberman’s are definitely intimidating, especially if they haven’t been well trained. All these years later, I still remember this as a time when God watched over my brother and me.

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  36. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Yes, it was frightening for sure, Priscilla! It was a miracle that the Shepherd showed up when he did. Faith is the victory! God Bless.

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  37. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Francis. It’s good to hear from you. I hope you are well, brother. God Bless!

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  38. Francis Ashis Avatar
    Francis Ashis

    🙏🙏🙏

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  39. Alan Kearns Avatar
    Alan Kearns

    Excellent post David! It has a German Shepherd and most importantly, The Good Shepherd! 😊 Thank you brother, God bless you today 🙏

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  40. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Nicola. God Bless!

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  41. seeingliketheeagle Avatar
    seeingliketheeagle

    Great post David as always. 😊

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  42. Gary Fultz Avatar
    Gary Fultz

    A great truth.
    I remember pedaling past nasty dogs as a kid. A terrifying experience.

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  43. pastorpete51 Avatar
    pastorpete51

    When I used to trim the trees on a large estate there was a Dobe there named George, who was big and intimidating. I could not come down between trees, until the cook who come out and wag her finger in George’s face. Amazingly, this little lady could get him to meekly lie down on command. As long as Christa stood next to him, it was safe to come down and do my work. Christa reminds me of your German shepherd. What a blessing how God sends his angels to watch over us!

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  44. Priscilla Bettis Avatar
    Priscilla Bettis

    What a frightening experience! Thanks for using it to remind us of God’s victory and our salvation.

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  45. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    That did cross my mind, Betty—that you and Jimmy’s dog had the same name. I’m sure there’s a Golden Retriever or a Cocker Spaniel out there named Betty, too. And a Great Dane named Dan. 😀

    Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy your day!

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  46. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I’m glad the story helped you, brother Majik. Yes, thank you, Jesus!

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  47. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Great story – except for the Doberman’s name. But I know the Lord will deliver me from this, too. 🙂

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  48. Majik Avatar
    Majik

    I needed this too. Thank you, David. Thank YOU, Jesus!

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  49. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thanks, Andy B. God Bless!

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  50. BerryBunch.family Avatar
    BerryBunch.family

    Ooooh….I love this!

    And, actually, a pretty timely picture for me too!

    Thanks pal

    Andy B

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