The summer my dad was six years old, he had a pony he called MacAffe. Every day he would climb onto a tree stump in order to mount his pony and off they’d go on a day-long adventure. (Not something we’d be comfortable with today for a child that age, but it was a different time, a full century ago).
One of the many things my dad passed on to me was his love of horses. I have always wanted one. Truth be told, I know very little about them but that doesn’t seem to alter my fascination with them. Yet, I’ve never lived anywhere that might be convenient to own, let alone, ride one. The closest thing I have is a large, wooden horse which Dave got me as an anniversary present a few years back.
Throughout our house are pictures of horses. While doing my workout one morning, my thought was, “I hope I have a horse in heaven.” Suddenly, I was stopped short. I need a horse in heaven. Really? Isn’t being in the presence of Almighty God going to be enough? MORE than enough? It’s all I really need. It’s all I’ve ever needed. He has seen fit to provide for me, to protect me and grant me “more than I could ask or imagine.” (Ephesians 3:20).
Would I still like to have a horse? The answer is definitely, “Yes!” But, I have honestly no idea how much work that entails or how my aged back might respond at this point. Some days, I’d also like to be 50, but then I’d have to go through a lot of years again. 😉
Do I have all I need? Absolutely! That…and more.
How do you answer that question?
“…and my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
I can relate to your good word. i rode at four; got a pony at six and began to take those all day adventures. By eight & ten I was able to pack food, small fry pan & bacon, eggs and ride deep into the woods; build a fire and fix breakfast. Trying to keep the pony and dog out of it was a challenge! In my teens I got a horse and boarded with friends to ride on the weekends. I still miss not being around horses! I suspect heaven will have horses…maybe we’ll get to ride again one day!
More than enough.
Thanks Teri