To say I was shocked when Les gave me a horse for our anniversary might be the greatest understatement of the year. My practical brain could not wrap around the fact that my wonderful husband had just fulfilled a dream I had since I was 4 years old. All I could say was “A Horse?” “Where will it stay?” “How will we take care of it?” “Did you get a saddle?” After the adult in me sat down, the child began to believe she really had a horse and one day soon would ride just like I had dreamed. I called my parents, told all of my friends, and beamed from ear to ear almost feeling like someone needed to pinch me.
Reflecting on it all now I still am thrilled and wonder, what would it be like if people got this excited about receiving the gift of Jesus. Would they get past the practical long enough to realize the true gift they had been given? Would they smile ear to ear for days just reflecting on how blessed they really were and dream of all that was ahead. Would they tell everyone about their gift? Oh how I wish they would get this excited. I really believe that receiving this gift has made me fall in love with Jesus even more. James says every good and perfect gift come from above. Jesus is so much more than just a horse, but even the sweet gifts here are a taste of heaven. I can’t wait to see all God has to teach me over the next few years as I learn Lessons from the Stable.