I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know My sheep, and Mine know Me.
Reflect for a few minutes on all the tasks a shepherd performs for his or her sheep. The shepherd feeds and waters the sheep, making sure they get enough to eat and drink and leading them to new pastures that are green and waters that are fresh. The shepherd keeps the sheep clean (and they tend to get very dirty) and cares for their bodies, especially when they are sick. The shepherd rescues the sheep when they get into trouble (and they do that a lot because sheep aren't particularly bright). The shepherd guards the sheep, providing a safe place for them to rest and preventing predators from coming near them.
Now think about what Jesus does for us. He does all of this and more. He feeds us with His own Body and Blood. He keeps us clean, first with Baptism and then through Confession, healing us when we are sick with sin. He rescues us when we get into trouble. He guards us from our enemies, providing a safe place for us in His arms.
So why do we not follow our Good Shepherd? Why do we stray like stupid, selfish sheep?
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