What is it about this creature which makes us so much alike, and causes Jesus to call us “sheep”?<\/p>\n

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• We have a strong desire for a best friend, someone to hear our innermost thoughts and share our burdens.<\/li>\n
• We are often defenseless, bearing injuries from circumstances and relationships.<\/li>\n
• Many times we, as well, have no idea where we are headed in life. Perhaps we have even wandered aimlessly at times.<\/li>\n
• We possess the ability of memory, holding onto both the good and the bad. We even hold onto memories we would have been better off to let go of.<\/li>\n
• We can find ourselves in predicaments and positions which we cannot right on our own.<\/li>\n
• And who of us, has not been known to run even when we have no idea where we are running?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  \u201cHe tends his flock like a shepherd: <\/span>He gathers the lambs in his arms <\/span><\/span>and carries them close to his heart;<\/span>\u201d (Isaiah 40:11, NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n

  We are always close to the Shepherd’s heart for God tenderly cares for both our the needs of His people. He protects the weak and vulnerable from those who would prey on them.<\/p>\n

  We have a Shepherd who leads us where we will be protected and safe. He will fight for us. Our needs will be provided. He will go before us to lead the way, calling so we will hear His voice. He does not leave us alone but pursues us when we have gone awry. He brings His peace when we are fearful so we will not run amok.<\/p>\n

  We are in greater need of a shepherd than we ever could realize.<\/strong>
  \nJesus is our Shepherd and gratefully, <\/strong>
  \nHe calls us His sheep.<\/strong><\/p>\n