Category: Sheep
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He owns me.
My Shepherd. We all need a shepherd in our lives. We can not go through life without one. We need guidence, protection, provision, nourishment in our mind, body, and spirit. If anyone understood shepherding, we know David did. The early years he spend shepherding sheep and his later years, God…
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My Sheep.
The study of Psalms 23 focuses on the relationship between sheep and their shepherd. Sheep, defenseless and directionless, rely on the shepherd for protection and guidance. Despite their shortcomings, they recognize the shepherd’s voice and are valued possessions. By comparing humans to sheep, the Bible emphasizes the need for divine…
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Distressed and Dejected without a Shepherd.
In this scripture, Jesus shows compassion for the people gathered to hear him preach, seeing them as harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He recognizes their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. This illustrates his role as the Messiah and contrasts with the judgmental attitude of the religious leaders.…
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He knows your name.
I was thinking about my goats the other day. I had dropped my kids at the airport and on my way back I took the country roads. I thought of each of them and a thought came to mind. They each had a name. There was Brownie that we nicknamed…
It Starts Small 