Rockingham
Remembered
Short
Stories II
Tale Of Two 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. However, if one stops
the car - or is walking by - one 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. This alone is amazing, but close observation will   
reveal something even more amazing.

Listening closely, one will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around
for the source of the sound, one will see that it comes from the   
smaller horse in the field. Attached to her bridle is a small bell.
It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.

As one stands and watches these two friends, one sees 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.

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 like the blind horse, being guided by God and
those whom He places in our lives. Other times, we are the guide
horse, helping others see God.