He wrote that Sheep do not 'just take care of themselves' as some might suppose. They require more than any other class of livestock, endless attention and meticulous care. It is no accident that God has chosen to call us sheep. The behavior of sheep and human beings is similar in many ways.
An interesting fact he brought up was that it is almost impossible for sheep to lie down unless four requirements are met: free of all fear, free from friction with other sheep, free of pests, and free of hunger. Only the Shepherd can provide release from these anxieties. It is he who makes it possible for the sheep to lie down, rest, relax and flourish.
A flock that is restless and discontented never does well. The same is true of people. In the Christians life there is no substitute for the awareness that the Shepherd is nearby. There is nothing like Christ's presence to dispel the fear, the panic, and the terror of the unknown. The idea of a sound mind is that of a mind at ease, at peace not perturbed or harassed or obsessed with fear. Remember Christ's words: I am with you ALWAYS! Matthew 28:20
As Sheep, we follow our Shepherd! The Lord is our Shepherd ~ Psalm 23
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