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When did the journey begin?  At the moment of self-awareness or did it even require that conscious recognition of self?  What was I before my transformation, my rebirth as a child of Christ?  Was I nothing or could I be characterized more wolf than prey?  And now that I follow the Good Shepherd, have I taken time to understand, accept and walk as one of the fold?  Or do I still prowl about seeking what I might devour, depending upon my own instincts for my provision, to capture, conquer, gather or kill?  If I understand my role as a sheep within the flock are my actions muttonous or mutinous?  Am I aware of my unprotected predicament, thinking myself capable of flight or fight, when my only security is under the watchful eye and staff of God?

Do I kick against the goads, denying, arguing, casting off my identity in Christ?  Have I shirked the burden, fearing His light yoke and weighted myself down with a worldly load instead?  Am I really as stupid as a sheep appears?  Apparently.  Will I stand eating the same downtrodden grass, stripped of all nutrient, until I starve or am poisoned by infertility?  Will I wander hopelessly, directionless, on never ending quest, driven by thirst and insatiable belly?  Do I foolishly believe that I am capable of protecting myself and others when faced by ravenous wolves and wandering lions?  Or will I depend completely, reverently and lovingly upon the Shepherd, knowing beyond guess that He will provide for “All my needs”?

Jesus’ identity was mistaken, misunderstood and undervalued as He first came, as sheep for the sacrifice.  Now the role of sheep is ours.  And as our Shepherd, The Lord Jesus, The Lion of Judah, tirelessly watches over our health, wealth and wandering.  Though our time as sheep will someday transform, even as Jesus transformed, it is our current divine identity through Christ.  The part we fight against its that we are now helpless, dependent, the sacrifice and none of us wants to openly accept that may be our fate, if Christ tarries.  That is the price of sacrifice.  We are after all made in His image and if sacrifice is required then we ought to develop a willingness to climb upon the cross ourselves.  He wrote the script, I am but a player, but I hope to give an honest and authentic portrayal as a talented, gifted and willing representative of the flock.

In His Precious Name.