"You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God... Ezekiel 34:31
A Boston newspaper carried the story of a Maine couple whose dogs attacked a flock of sheep of a nearby farm, killing nine sheep and injuring ten others. The sheep in that area are famous for their prize-winning wool but the dogs didn't care. They went for the throats and slaughtered the sheep at random. For days after the attack, the surviving sheep huddled together in a group. Instead of scattering across the field as they normally did, their flock instinct heightened and they circled close to one another.
According to the Bible, God's people are sheep having a strong flock instinct. We need fellowship and we often find safety in close relationships with other Christians. On dangerous days, we especially need to stay close to other Christians. Galatians 6:2, I Thessalonians 5:11
You need to be in a small group. Do you have a few close friends who protect you by their prayers and counsel? It's wonderful to pray regularly for a handful of people who God places in our lives.
Christians may not see eye to eye but they can walk arm in arm.
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