The Good Shepherd

When we first arrived in Romania there was a senior missionary conference in the city of Sibiu.  This is the part of Romania where there are many flocks of sheep and we were fascinated by the beautiful countryside with it's unusual haystacks and farms.

We were disappointed that we couldn't get a better picture of the sheep with the shepherd that is always there with the flock.  So when we were driving through that same area a few weeks ago we were excited to see a shepherd with his flock next to the highway. 

He was kind enough to let us take pictures.  It was a cold drizzly day but we have noticed that no matter what the weather there is always a shepherd with the flock.  While we were taking pictures a few of the sheep wandered  too close to the road -there were no fences- and when the shepherd whistled they all came racing back to the flock.  Whenever we see a shepherd with his flock, we are reminded of the Savior and how often he is referred to as the Good Shepherd.  As we watch these Romanian shepherds we understand even more the care that the Savior shows to His flock.

"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd:

he shall gather the lambs with his arm,

and carry them in his bosom..."

Isaiah 40:11