by Mark A. Tabb
First published 1999
The familiar words "The Lord is my Shepherd" carry an uncomfortable truth. If God serves as our Shepherd, then we become His sheep. Tabb confronts readers with this reality in his spiritual examination. Sheep are mindless, passive creatures that follow whatever grabs their attention. They need constant watching to avoid harming themselves. They depend entirely on their shepherd for survival. Yet the Bible repeatedly uses this image to describe God's people. Tabb argues that accepting our role as sheep requires surrendering our stubborn wills to divine direction. We must bow to God's discipline and acknowledge His authority over heaven and earth. Through his study of what it means to live as God's sheep, Tabb encourages readers to embrace daily surrender to their Shepherd.
Genres: christian-fiction, religion, devotional, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, spiritual, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-journey, spiritual-growth
176 pages · Paperback · Moody Publishers