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"He leadeth me beside in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
Significant Points
Sheep are creatures of habit, self-willed, indifferent, stiff-necked, stubborn; follow same trails until become ruts; graze same hills until become desert wastes; pollute own ground until become corrupt with parasites/diseases.
Sheep can gnaw at grass until roots are damaged. Damaged roots mean loss of fertility and exposure of land to all ravages of erosion; area becomes infested with worms, nematodes, scab, become thin, wasted, and sickly.
Shepherd must make sure over-grazing does not take place at any particular location. Shepherd must maintain meticulous control and guidance. Sheep requires careful handling and detailed direction.Sheep cannot be left to struggle for themselves, left to go own way, left to whims of own destructive habits.
Shepherd keeps the flock on the move, must have pre-determined plan of action -- deliberate planned rotation from one grazing ground to another.
Shepherd's name/reputation depends upon how effectively/efficiently he keeps sheep moving onto wholesome new fresh forage.
Shepherd must have intimate knowledge of pasture: knows advantage, drawback, aware where the feed is poor.
Shepherd keeps the flock on the move, must have pre-determined plan of action -- deliberate planned rotation from one grazing ground to another.
Shepherd's name/reputation depends upon how effectively/efficiently he keeps sheep moving onto wholesome new fresh forage.
Shepherd must have intimate knowledge of pasture: knows advantage, drawback, aware where the feed is poor.
Hirelings manages poorly, are indifferent, and ignorant.
Sheep are excited when led into fresh pasture. (Progressive forward movements onto new ground requires fresh attitudes)
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Justified by Faith
by Tramaine Hawkins
Further Reading
Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord Our
Video: Being Righteous
Related Blog: Grazing in the Dirt
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