Got Milk? Elsie & LuLu's answer is "Yes!"

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.  Luke 3:11 KJV

It is good to share.  Our Lord encourages us to be generous and to love one another.  In fact, He makes a point to tell us to love our neighbor as ourselves. That begs the question, "Who is our neighbor?"  The Parable of the Good Samaritan answers that question.  Our neighbor is anyone we cross on our path.

I noticed a good example of that this weekend in the Animal Kingdom.  We share the milk with the calves.  I've mentioned it many times before.  During the day, Elsie and LuLu have full access to their mommas' milk.  All day long they can drink it at will.  However, at night we separate the calves from their mommas.  The milk the mommas make at night from that miracle they do of converting grass to milk is ours!  Why here is Elsie and LuLu cordoned off from their moms in the barn.  They watch us, expectantly, impatiently even.  When I finish milking Clarabelle, I open the gate.

With much flourish and fervor, Elsie runs through the gate and latches on to Clarabelle's teats.  By this time I've milked most of the milk out of her, but cows are uncanny about 'holding some milk back' for their babies.  Elsie sucks, slurping noisily, banging on Clarabelle's bag to make more milk fall.

LuLu does likewise, rushing out to suck on Rosie's teats, well three of them, at least.  We're hoping that changes soon.

Both Rosie and Clarabelle stand dutifully while their babies are nursing.  Everyone is getting their fill.  You will note that Elsie is growing.  Won't be long before she'll be as big as Clarabelle.  She's a big galoot.

Elsie is finished with her breakfast much sooner than LuLu.  Watch what happens.  Elsie moves over to Rosie and says, "LuLu, you gonna eat all of that?"  Then she proceeds to take a seat at the table.

LuLu is sharing with her neighbor, Elsie.  Side by side in harmony.  Dwelling together in unity.  Loving one another.

If only humans could take note and follow this example.  They might live in a land flowing with milk and honey.