The Very Best Shepherd
Do you know what a shepherd is? A shepherd is someone who takes
care of sheep. A good shepherd loves the mommy and daddy sheep and
every one of the little lambs too. He watches over them all through
the bright, sunny days. He takes good care of them all through the
cold, dark nights.
A good shepherd counts his sheep carefully to make sure all of
them are staying right with him. One, two, three, . . . Yes, they
are all there! He knows that if one of the sheep wanders away it
will be frightened. He doesn't want his sheep ever to be afraid.
When it is time for his sheep to eat, a good shepherd looks all
around to find the best eating places where the grass is green and
tall. He leads them by the cool streams where they can take a good,
long drink of fresh water. He knows that sheep get thirsty too.
If his sheep get scratched on some thorns, a good shepherd takes
care of all the sore places. He feels so sorry when one of his sheep
gets hurt, and he always knows just how to make it feel better.
Sheep sometimes get tired, and then they need to lie down and take
a rest. A good shepherd knows that, so he finds a safe place for
them to sleep.
A good shepherd loves to watch his sheep. He laughs when the little
lambs jump and play in the wildflowers. He knows the name of each
one. He speaks to them gently, and all of his sheep know his voice.
They come when he calls, because they love their good shepherd.
Sometimes there may be danger near, but the sheep are not afraid
because their good shepherd is always watching. He makes sure that
no big, hungry animal comes near his sheep. They are always safe
when they are in the shepherd's care.
Did you know that we are like sheep? And we have a good Shepherd
too-the very best Shepherd of all.
The Bible tells us that our good Shepherd is Jesus. He take scare
of us just the way a good shepherd takes care of his sheep.
Jesus watches over us day and night. He doesn't want us to be afraid
of anything, so He stays close beside us. He makes sure that we
have food to eat and everything else that we need. He promises to
be with us always and keep us from danger.
Why does Jesus do all these things for us? For the same reason
that a good shepherd watches over his sheep. He does it because
He wants us to be safe and happy.
Remember that sheep know and love their good shepherd. Do you
know Jesus? Do you love Him? He loves you.
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