A Tale of Two Horses

A story is told of two horses in a field. From a distance each horse looks like any other horse. But if you stop your car or are walking past the field you will notice something quite amazing. 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.

If you stand nearby and listen, 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 the horse’s halter is a small bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow. As you stand and watch these two horses, you’ll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse and that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting that he will not be led astray. When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, it stops occasionally and looks back, making sure that the blind 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 unconventional problems or insurmountable 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 ringing bell of those whom God places in our lives. At other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way.

God has placed some very special people around me who serve as the guiding horse in the above story. My beautiful wife has been an inspiration to me since March 2006. She was there for me in my darkest hours and continues to be a sounding board, confidant, and soul mate. My dear friend Jeff is the best friend anyone could have. We laugh, cry, and share mutual frustrations daily. He has been there for me at my lowest points when others have abandoned me or offered lip service. My parents have been sources of guidance for years. Their love has always been unconditional. Their prayers and support have gotten me through the worst times and the best. Their examples will guide me for years to come.

I hope and pray that God has used me in the past as the guiding horse and that my bell has rung loudly as a guide toward the truth of God’s will. I pray that God will continue to use me in that respect with my children and my step-son.

~ by hawkman64 on November 2, 2007.