Think about this, if there happen to be a Shepherd with every qualification under the sun, but no one chose to follow him, his leadership but disdain, turned away and shunned, then all of his abilities, his skills, his expertise, would lay dormant collecting dust, Ohhhh my brothers and sisters, in this hour, please don’t let that be us. Jesus is that Great Shepherd, sent through David’s loins to us. David previewed his blessedness through following God closely and obtaining rest. Psalms 16:8
( I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.) God’s given us the pattern but we must with purpose of heart follow through. Follow the Great Shepherd, “Christ the Lord, ”to have this testimony too:
Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.