Keep Your Ear to the Ground
Stampedes of cattle, horses, or bison occur frequently in old Western movies. The herds can often be heard before they can be seen. A few movies teach that if you keep your ear to the ground, you detect the stampede’s vibrations.
That also holds true for:
- People
- Trains and other vehicles
If you keep your ear to the ground, you stay alert to what is going on around you.
You listen for what is happening or may happen. That helps you keep up with:
- Current events
- Changes
- Opportunities
You benefit if you stay well-informed.
For example, you learn quickly of
- Job openings
- Special events
- Investment options
- Trends
If you keep your ear to the ground, you may also learn the latest gossip.
Of course, gossip may or may not be true. You usually benefit if you stay away from busybodies. Even if what they say is true, it is often unkind and unnecessary.
To stay informed, keep your eyes peeled and your ear to the ground.
To learn about the best life, focus on the one who created you and can guide you through all life’s changes. At the end of the road, that’s all that matters.
“The Master told me, ‘Go, post a lookout. Have him report whatever he spots. When he sees horses and wagons in battle formation, lines of donkeys and columns of camels, Tell him to keep his ear to the ground, note every whisper, every rumor.’” (Isaiah 21:6-7 MSG)
Thanks to Lindy Pierce for the suggestion.
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8 thoughts on “Keep Your Ear to the Ground”
Have had my “ear to the ground”, literally, as a child and it never worked. Nowadays, I am keeping my eyes peeled and my ear to the ground as I watch and listen for the trumpet sound. Being a “girlie girl” like you are, you probably never did this Ms. Diana, but did you ever “put your ear to the ground” on a railroad track? In that case, you could hear an approaching train. While it never worked to hear a stampede or large herd of buffalo, I imagine it would. Especially back in the days without bluetooth devices in your ears and the noise of the big cities. I can actually hear the cattle eating grass here on the ranch. Always enjoy ma’am; thank you!
Actually, J. D., my sister, cousin, and I played outside much more than inside. This girl enjoyed barefoot escapades through trees and fields and pretending we lived in the old west. I think we may have put our ear to the ground a few times, but we had no railroad tracks nearby. I also love the sound of cattle eating grass. Like you, I listen for God’s coming or his calling.
I am often amazed at what I am able to hear 🙂 You brought it around to what is most important to hear. May I keep my ear attuned to hear His voice each day.
Thank you, Joanne. That is my prayer too. Blessings as you listen for and heed to God’s call.
Great reminder to always be awake and aware of where we are in the moment, Diana. Blessings!
Thank you, Martha. I frequently need that reminder. I have begun your book and am enjoying it. With caregiving, reading time is a treasure often limited to a couple of pages a day, but it gives me something to look forward to. Blessings on your writing.
As always, your messages are entertaining and informative, Diana. Thank you for reminding us that the best way to “keep our ear to the ground” to know what’s going on and what to do, is to listen to our Father and be guided by Him, through His Word and our prayers.
Thank you, Katherine. You are such a great encourager. May we always keep our ear to the ground for God’s direction.