I remember reading a story of a tour guide in Israel. He told his tourists that in the Middle East shepherds lead their sheep, instead of following them like they do in the English countryside.
When the tourists got to the countryside, they noticed a man driving a flock of sheep. The guide asked the man, "I have always been told that in the East sheep are lead not driven."
The man driving the sheep said, "You are right, but I'm not a shepherd. I'm the butcher."
There is a big difference between the interests of a shepherd and a butcher. Jesus is shepherd who has our best interests in mind.
Lord Jesus, thank you for having my best interests in your heart. Help me to follow you more closely. Amen.
Ron Newhouse
