As we travel this world with its earth-shifting sands, we see how God teaches us despite all the uncertainty. In my time so far here at the ranch, God has shown me how useful He makes us through learning from horses. As it has already been stated before, Reva, one of the herd, has a challenging tenseness with being tied up. We typically need to bring the rope around the post but not literally tie it in a knot when we work with her at the fence. A little while back, I was working with Reva in leading her to the arena, grooming and saddling her up. As I was patient with her, being willing to understand her in the moments of fear, and encouraging her even when she didn't want to do what I was asking, it was amazing to see how she was able to work through the fears and eventually do what I needed her to do. I am realizing it is the same with The Master. He understands every need and fear we have in the past, present and future and He is still willing to be sooo patient with us and allow us to see Him for who He really is. In I John 4:18 it says "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." Jesus' Perfect Love is the reason we can overcome our fears, no matter how extreme they are. I am learning that a true, honest relationship with a trusting bond is so critical in working with a horse, that those two things in themselves help with breaking through whatever is crippling us emotionally or spiritually. Watching Reva come to grips with her uneasiness in certain areas, is hope for me to be working with God in breaking free from the darkness that plagues me.
by R.V.
