Who Hurt The Dove?

Who Hurt The Dove?

I recently read a story told by R.T. Kendall of a British couple sent by their denomination to be missionaries in Israel. They were given a home in Jerusalem. After they had moved into their new home, they noticed that a dove had come to live in the eave of the roof. They were thrilled with the presence of the turtledove and received it as a sign from the Lord of His favor on their ministry in Israel. But they noticed that every time they slammed a door, the dove would fly away. If they raised their voices in argument, the dove would fly away.

One day, the husband asked his wife, “Have you noticed the dove flying away when we slam doors or argue?” “Yes,” she replied, “I am so afraid the dove will fly off and never return.” He nodded and spoke words that would forever change their lives, “Either the dove adjusts to us or we adjust to the dove.” Wow! These words can change our lives as well if we learn to adjust to the Dove instead of demanding the Dove adapt to us.