"Jesus had compassion on them because they were like SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPPARD."
Every flock of sheep needs a Sheppard. Left to their own devices the sheep are not very bright and can make terrible life threatening decisions. They really need someone to lead them to greener pastures and still refreshing waters. The sheep need someone to protect them from the ravenous wolves of this world. Sheep would soon wander apart from one another and become more vulnerable. They could be picked off one by one. Who is your Sheppard? Who protects you and your family?
The Lord has order in His church and supplies a style of government that He has ordained. He is the head of the church , but He has appointed His Sheppard's, also known as pastors or bishops. There is a direct link from the Lord to His sheep through His Sheppard's. They care for His sheep and they protect them from harm. Sheppard's are the door to His sanctuary and they have an awesome responsibility. The church is what keeps us from going astray and it is important to God. If we do not have pastors its like SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPPARD.
If you are in a church without an anointed Sheppard of the Lord, you are in danger. You will not be fed every day and you could receive strange food that will sicken you. You will not receive the rivers of living water that satisfy your thirst if you do not have one of God's Sheppard's. Instead you may end up drinking water from a poisoned well that can kill you. If you do not have God's Sheppard you can get lost and be in great danger. Ask God to lead and direct you to His Sheppard, the right one who you can trust and follow. The Lord is our Sheppard and He will give us all that we need. As for those who do not follow and believe in God, they are like SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPPARD!
