Horsey Business

ANSWER

Well, I've got one idea, however I hesitate to post it because I fear it is very far from the "best" example of humility displayed in creation. Here it goes anyway. As you may or may not know, I am a horse girl. I am very fond of many of God's four legged creatures, but this one in particular has held my heart as long as I can remember. In general I would say horses are pretty proud creatures, however in some situations I have seen them display a type of humility. Let me try to explain. Most foals (baby horses) are born in the spring and summer and after a week or so alone with mom after birth, they are often introduced into a herd situation with other foals and older horses. Foals, like kids, romp and play and test their boundaries with their peers as well as their superiors. When a foal has over-stepped his boundary he is often either put in his place by a peer or disciplined by mom or other older horse After this, the foal will bow his head and cautiously approach the disciplining horse while making a chewing motion with his mouth. This behavior is the foal saying, "I'm sorry, I know now that I am inferior to you". And if I might add for the sake of the illustration, "Please forgive me." As a result, the disciplining horse will usually discontinue the aggressive stance and signals it had assumed and the relationship is restored.

Now, if I would only bow so quickly before the Lord when He, in His Love, disciplines me.