The Good Shepherd: It has been said that the most
familiar verses of scripture in all of the Old and New Testaments are those in
Psalm 23, which beings, “The Lord is my
shepherd” (Psalms 23:1). A shepherd knows his sheep, and they know him. He provides good pasture for them and
protects them against predators. He
knows their names and, if one is missing, he immediately seeks that stray or
endangered animal. He leads that
wanderer back to safety and, if necessary, he carries the lame or wounded one
on his shoulders until it can be healed and healthy again. Jehovah is the Good Shepherd of the Old
Testament and Jesus is the Good Shepherd of the New. At some time in life all will feel the
need—and be grateful for—the shepherding guidance Christ gives to those who are
lost or straying (Jeffrey R. Holland, Witness for His Names, pg. 138).
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