Earlier this week I posted a list of characteristics of sheep (here); it's easy to see why the sheep's greatest need is for a shepherd. Jesus calls us sheep, and He calls Himself the good shepherd. Following up from the characteristics of sheep, I will share a list of characteristics of the shepherd taken from here:
1. Loves his sheep and develops a close, intimate relationship with them so that they know his voice and trust him
2. Understands the needs of the sheep better than they do
3. Understands what threatens sheep and what makes them sick
4. Works tirelessly to provide protection and security
5. Leads them to fresh pastures and fresh water
6. Searches out sheep when they stray
7. Defends sheep against all their enemies
8. Provides protection while they sleep
9. Shears them and examines each one for injury or disease
10. Goes ahead of sheep and prepares the path
11. Disciplines and corrects them
12. Comforts sheep when they are hurt or fearful
13. Keeps sheep "on the move" so they don’t get into a rut
14. Liberally anoints them with oil to prevent disease or to heal an injury
15. Keeps sheep from fighting and from hurting each other
16. Cares for, loves sheep, and sacrifices his life for them
17. Rejoices in the health, well-being, and prosperity of his flock
18. Will leave the flock to search for lost sheep
19. Experiences great joy in finding lost sheep
20. Carries the lambs close to his heart
21. Gently leads those with young
22. Gets deepest satisfaction from seeing that sheep are contented, well-fed, and safe
1. Loves his sheep and develops a close, intimate relationship with them so that they know his voice and trust him
2. Understands the needs of the sheep better than they do
3. Understands what threatens sheep and what makes them sick
4. Works tirelessly to provide protection and security
5. Leads them to fresh pastures and fresh water
6. Searches out sheep when they stray
7. Defends sheep against all their enemies
8. Provides protection while they sleep
9. Shears them and examines each one for injury or disease10. Goes ahead of sheep and prepares the path
11. Disciplines and corrects them
12. Comforts sheep when they are hurt or fearful
13. Keeps sheep "on the move" so they don’t get into a rut
14. Liberally anoints them with oil to prevent disease or to heal an injury
15. Keeps sheep from fighting and from hurting each other
16. Cares for, loves sheep, and sacrifices his life for them
17. Rejoices in the health, well-being, and prosperity of his flock
18. Will leave the flock to search for lost sheep
19. Experiences great joy in finding lost sheep
20. Carries the lambs close to his heart
21. Gently leads those with young
22. Gets deepest satisfaction from seeing that sheep are contented, well-fed, and safe
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