10.20.06
Listen For The Bell
by Dee Andrews
[My submission today is not original with me, but I’ve liked it a lot and think it’s a good Grace Note for us all to consider. I really like the thought of listening for bells in our lives. I’m always listening for the bell, myself, while at the same time trying to let mine ring out for others, how about you? Be a Grace Note today! Dee]
Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose 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 very unusual.
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 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 just 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 find the way.
Good friends are like this. You don’t always see them, but you know they are always there.
Listen for the bell, someone is always listening for yours. You could make a difference in someone’s life and yet maybe not even realize what you’ve done. Don’t pass the opportunity.
Donna said,
October 20, 2006 at 12:06 pm
Thanks Dee! Great thoughts for the day. Yesterday should have been my day to post….but I am currently brain dead! I will think of something soon.Greg England said,
October 20, 2006 at 1:56 pm
We don’t have to be blind to need guidance. And when we have the opportunity to give it, what a blessing that is to know that God is now using our experiences to bless another’s life!Danny Sims said,
October 21, 2006 at 5:24 am
Wonderful story.