Chavurat Derekh HaMashiach

I’m just sitting there, minding my three‑legged business, trying to figure out if the fork someone dropped is now legally mine, and suddenly all the humans start acting funny. One person gets irritated at the guy fumbling with his fork. Another scrunches their nose at the construction worker who smells like he actually worked today. Then there’s the lady whose nose is so high she might drown if it rains. And outside, the kids are making noise — which I personally love — but the grownups act like joy is a misdemeanor.

Humans say they love God. They say they walk in His grace. But then they look at each other like they’re sniffing spoiled leftovers. I don’t get it. I’m a dog. I love everybody. Even the mailman. Even the guy who smells like sadness. Even the lady who thinks she’s too fancy to pet me. Even the kids who scream too loud. Even the people who confuse me because they say “love your neighbor” but act like “tolerate your neighbor until they leave.”

Dad tells me Yeshua said something big — something even I, a dog with a brain mostly dedicated to food and belly rubs, can understand. He said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” (Matthew 25:40). So when you ignore someone, judge someone, roll your eyes at someone, or think bad thoughts about someone… you’re doing that to Yeshua. And trust me, you don’t want to be the person who gave Yeshua the side‑eye.

And don’t forget — your thought life counts too. You humans think your thoughts are private. They’re not. God sees them. I see some of them too, honestly. You smell different when you’re judging people. It’s weird. Yeshua said, “Anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.” (Matthew 5:22). So even if you never bark it out loud, bitterness still stinks.

Different denominations don’t change this calling either. Yeshua didn’t say, “Love your enemies… unless they worship differently.” He didn’t say, “Love your neighbor… unless they annoy you.” He said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44). That means love them. Period. Even the ones who confuse you. Even the ones who make you fantasize about them tripping on a curb. Don’t do that. That’s not love. Love is a verb. “if you love me, keep my comments” (John 15:14) It’s action. It’s obedience. It’s choosing kindness even when your feelings are being dramatic.

I’m just a dog, but I know this: every human is made in God’s image. Even the messy ones. Even the loud ones. Even the proud ones. Even the ones who smell funny. Even the ones who don’t like dogs (still don’t understand that). 

Scripture says, “So God created mankind in His own image.” (Genesis 1:27). If you reject them, you reject the image of God. If you despise them, you despise the work of His hands. If you withhold compassion, you withhold it from Him.

So here’s my prayer — yes, dogs can pray:

“Lord, help my humans see Your image in every person. Help them stop judging each other. Help them stop fantasizing about bad things happening to people. Help them love the least of these, because when they do, they’re loving You.

”Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go bark at a leaf. It looked suspicious.

If Kenny’s little sermon hit home, share it, live it, and let someone feel God’s love through you today. 

And if you want more Kenny‑style Torah reflections, stories, or spiritual mischief, stick around — we’re just getting warmed up.

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