This is a good question, and one that I really struggled with after I had to put my beloved Val down. I did however, came up with what I believe to be true.
Oddly enough, the ONLY animals that the Bible EVER mentions(the part about how the Lion will lay down with the lamb, is referring to the Biblical Millennium, or Christ's thousand year rein here on earth. Read Isaiah 11:1-16 if you don't believe me) Is...yup, you guessed it - HORSES!.....
2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Revelation 6:2-8
Also, Elijah was taken up to Heaven in a chariot pulled by horses (2 Kings 2:11) and in fact, there are enough horses for the vast armies of Heaven to ride to earth (Revelation 19:11) There are also invisible horses in angelic armies currently dispatched to earth (2 Kings 6:17)
When a pet dies, I am always hearing "he'll be waiting for you at the Pearly Gates" While I think this is a very sweet sentiment, I personally don't agree with it. Mainly because, this would imply that EVERYONE is going to Heaven, and unfortunately, this is just not the case. The gift of eternal life is free for the taking, but we must choose to TAKE it. So, where does this leave our furry friends? I still don't know. The reason why we have to choose our salvation, is because we are sinful. Now, one might call a couple of my ponies sinful, on certain days, lol, but really, animals aren't sinful. Yes, I believe that they have feelings, and are capable of showing love, but they are not capable of choosing their own salvation, this, however, do not think would keep them from Heaven. To me, I picture Heaven being a beautiful Garden, and it is hard for me to imagine a Garden without birds, butterflies, and yes, of course horses. The questions of whether horses have souls, and do you think they go to Heaven, are personal ones, and not Salvation based. I know though, that wherever they end up, that God will take care of them, because they are his creations. All I can do is rest assured knowing that as a Christian, I WILL be going to Heaven, a place that God has promised, will NOT disappoint us in ANY way.
But as it is written: eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9"
Oddly enough, the ONLY animals that the Bible EVER mentions(the part about how the Lion will lay down with the lamb, is referring to the Biblical Millennium, or Christ's thousand year rein here on earth. Read Isaiah 11:1-16 if you don't believe me) Is...yup, you guessed it - HORSES!.....
2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Revelation 6:2-8
Also, Elijah was taken up to Heaven in a chariot pulled by horses (2 Kings 2:11) and in fact, there are enough horses for the vast armies of Heaven to ride to earth (Revelation 19:11) There are also invisible horses in angelic armies currently dispatched to earth (2 Kings 6:17)
When a pet dies, I am always hearing "he'll be waiting for you at the Pearly Gates" While I think this is a very sweet sentiment, I personally don't agree with it. Mainly because, this would imply that EVERYONE is going to Heaven, and unfortunately, this is just not the case. The gift of eternal life is free for the taking, but we must choose to TAKE it. So, where does this leave our furry friends? I still don't know. The reason why we have to choose our salvation, is because we are sinful. Now, one might call a couple of my ponies sinful, on certain days, lol, but really, animals aren't sinful. Yes, I believe that they have feelings, and are capable of showing love, but they are not capable of choosing their own salvation, this, however, do not think would keep them from Heaven. To me, I picture Heaven being a beautiful Garden, and it is hard for me to imagine a Garden without birds, butterflies, and yes, of course horses. The questions of whether horses have souls, and do you think they go to Heaven, are personal ones, and not Salvation based. I know though, that wherever they end up, that God will take care of them, because they are his creations. All I can do is rest assured knowing that as a Christian, I WILL be going to Heaven, a place that God has promised, will NOT disappoint us in ANY way.
But as it is written: eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9"
)and I felt very unsettled.I went and checked all the horses here and everyone was fine so I got into my truck and drove down the road to another property I keep his daughters at. I pulled off the side of the road,climbed the fence and walked down the paddock which is on the side of a hill to the pond below. When his daughters heard me they all came running and followed me down. It was a beautiful night,full moon not a cloud in the sky and very still. Everyone seemed fine so I couldn't explain my anxious feeling .I leant on the gate and saw the 2 mares in the next field quietly grazing with their babies. Suddenly I felt a warm muzzle on my shoulder, without turning round I put my hand up as I knew it was Dazzle and stroked her nose."You silly thing" I said " Just like your Daddy used to " as this was Hero's favourite thing to do as he nuzzled me he would wiggle his top lip around like a real goof ball. As I continued to stroke her I felt a warm breeze pick up, it swept across the tall grass like waves on the ocean and I felt a peace and calmness pass over me. I stayed there a while longer then quietly walked back up the hill and returned back to the stables. Later I found out at that he had died at that time I was in the field with his daughters. Strange as it may seem I believe that at the moment his soul left his body he reached out to connect with me in some way to comfort me and let me know that he is in a safe place,that he knew I loved him and not to worry that someday we will be reunited. I think that this is also what the person was trying to tell me Freebird and if I want to find peace is something I can't help but believe in.
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