Like Sheep, Let Us Follow our Shepherd

Psalm 23 is the most read and memorized Psalm. Have we wonder why sheep is used as opposed to goat? A sheep follows its shepherd and is contented to be led, responds to the shepherd's voice and goes where he directs. But, not so the goat - a goat follows only its own lead, sometimes creating disunity when comes in contact with others in the flock. Due to this independent nature, the goats may have contention with the shepherd for leadership of the flock, leading some astray. Sheep like to graze on grass, while goats prefer to graze on anything they can, including leaves, twigs and anything edible they can reach—sheep would avoid because they have no real value and cause sickness. Knowing these differences, let us conduct ourselves well and submit to our beloved Shepherd, bearing in mind Matthew 25:31-33 that ultimately Jesus will separate the goats from the sheep. https://twitter.com/EstherOngHC