Posted on January 14, 2016 by administrator
Subject: A LESSON FROM HORSES
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a
distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or
are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the
eyes of one horse will disclose cheap jerseys that he is blind. His owner has chosen not
to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is
amazing.
If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around
for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller
horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a custom jerseys small bell. It lets her
blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch
these two friends, you’ll see how she is always checking
on him, and that he
will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that
she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn
each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend
isn’t too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because
we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches
over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in
need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing
bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide
horse, helping others see.
Good friends are like this……….You don’t always see them, but you know
they are always there.
Please listen for my bell and I’ll remember to listen for yours
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