He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
God stoops to the office of shepherd, not because He lacks terrible power, He has that in abundance, but to give believers sweet repose under His protection. We must lay aside our fierceness and permit ourselves to be tamed like lambs if we wish to be gathered into His fold; He will not feed savage beasts.
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Those who proclaim God's return to His people must do so with full strength and without fear, not afraid of straining themselves, not afraid the enemy will quarrel with them, not afraid it will prove untrue. Let them make the country ring with it: Behold your God.
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Commenting on Isaiah 40:9-11
Christ is shepherd by His Father's designation and His own consent; a great shepherd, being Jehovah's fellow and the chief shepherd. He feeds His flock with Himself, the bread of life, hidden manna, His flesh and blood, protects them from Satan and false teachers, and ensures none shall be lost.
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