Today we went to a bible lands garden thing where they grow all the plants in the bible and show us the various daily processes like making bread, cooking, sowing, reaping, grafting, etc. He had us attempt to herd some sheep/goats. It was pretty hilarious; those are HILARIOUS animals. We didn't do so well... then the guide taught us how as well as a HUGE lesson on shepards, on leadership, and, in my opinion, on Christ: Shepards lead from the back. They see what is before, around, and behind the sheep. He knows the sheep and is responsible for them. There is always a lead sheep/goat and, interestingly, it is always a female. The Shepard has a special relationship with this sheep and trusts her to listen to him, even though he is behind. The sheep know his voice. There is a "legend" like story about Moses when he was a shepard: he was herding the sheep when he discovered one gone. He left the herd and found the one sheep drinking from the stream. Instead of yelling, scolding, and punishing the little sheep, he put the little on his back and said, " I am so sorry. I did not know you were thirsty". This can be equated with parents whose children who stray... He also told a story about a 600 head herd in Jordan that happened last year. The herd was grazing among the cliffs (cliffs are everywhere around here) and the lead sheep lost her footing, falling off the edge and to her death. The other sheep trusted their lead sheep so much, they all jumped off the cliff after her. None survived. How well do we trust and follow our leadership?
Super cool eh? i am blessed with new insights every day! BAH! i can barely keep up with them!!!!!!
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