The Parable of 'Master' and Horse

When headed straight for home,
No matter how far away he did roam,
A horse knows right where he's going.
He races back - his mane flowing.

Once headed where he belongs,
Home - that place for which he longs,
He jumps every obstacle in the way,
Whether morning, noon, or end of day.

His master awaits, knowing he'll be back...
No matter that he strayed far off the track.
His master rewards with his very best:
Home...all he needs, plus peace and rest.

Men have no 'blinders' as horses do.
Men shun the old and seek the new.
With fields wide open to explore,
Finding empty cisterns, men search for more.

Horses seem to have more 'sense' than men.
Men long to 'graze' in greener pastures, and then,
Stray far off the straight, narrow path
Finding out later: The best, only GOD Hath.

Horses race home all the way,
After they've bolted and gone astray.
That is 'horse' sense - which most men lack.
Men need GOD to lead them back!

If you've been lost, wandering out in the dark,
GOD loves you more than those critters from the ark!
Remember this 'Parable of 'Master' and Horse'
Race 'Home'
He is waiting at the end of your winding course.

When you know Christ - have been 'Born Anew'
The Creator, Savior, Redeemer... is expecting you.
You're one of His sheep, He rewards with His best:
'Home'...all you need, plus peace and rest!

copyright@Janet Gladys Gosney, USA