"Good Horse"

Every now and then again,

A good horse comes along,

You better pay attention,

Be a shame if you go wrong.

When you see him comin’,

You must not hesitate,

“Cause you just might miss him,

If too long you wait.

The good ones are attractive,

People look for build and color,

And if they’re at an auction,

Will out-bid one another.

Why, just last week in Cow Town,

One brought a hundred grand,

Lord knows I was honored,

Just in the barn to stand.

But out there in the country,

When you can have some time,

To look at what you’re seein’,

You’ll sooner come out fine.

The width of hip, it matters,

You’ll want a pretty head,

And if he’s moving graceful,

Broke but not plumb dead.

Does he look closer at you,

Or does he look on past,

Does he seem to know you,

Is that feelin’ gonna last.

It’s not unlike the Savior,

When He sees us, we are known,

The one He paid the price for,

And will take us home.

And bonded there forever,

He with HIs love will heal,

All that hurts and ails us,

‘Cause His grace is so real.

So don’t miss that old pony,

When he finally comes along,

And get in Jesus’ halter,

With Him you can’t go wrong.

“…we will come and make our home with each of them…” (John 14:23, NLT)

There is a connection that people talk about with horses. There really is, and people feel it. Those of us who love horses and have started colts can almost tell you the moment a horse really gives you his attention. It’s just part of the mysterious union you feel when you’re working with them. It has always reminded me of the connection we feel with Jesus. When we “latch on” to Him, it’s because His love has finally gotten our attention. We realize, just like a horse in a round pen, that we can trust Him and that He will do us no harm. We also learn that what He asks us to do gives us peace. Jesus said that if we would do what He says, He and the Father will come make God’s home with us. This is a great promise. We are never really at home until He makes His home with us. What a connection!

Lord, make Your home with us, in Jesus’ name.

Art by Dino Cornay, dinocornayart.com. Used by permission. Thanks, Dino, and God bless you.