The Lion as the Shepherd: A Divine Perspective
Can a Lion be a Sheep’s Shepherd? As Christians or believers, we must view things from the divine perspective. When delving into Psalms, particularly Psalm 23, and contemplating the role of King David and his profound relationship with God, a striking question emerges in the human mind: Can a lion be a shepherd to sheep? This question is particularly intriguing considering that Jesus is referred to as the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5) and the Chief Shepherd of the sheep (1 Peter 5:4). This contemplation arose as I examined the dynamics between a shepherd and a sheep. As the pastor of Second Adam Church, a small house church, I possess some insights into the responsibilities of a shepherd. Recollections from the Scriptures lead me to ponder the relationship between a lion and a lamb in the context of the 1000-year Kingdom, the Millennium Kingdom of Lord Jesus…