John 21:15-16 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
Sheep which have good nutritious pasture do best.
Good shepherds lead their flocks to the best pastures and the cleanest waters. Sheep prefer the courser pasture grass and will not eat many weeds unless nothing else is available. A knowledgeable shepherd knows his sheep and their particular needs and will pick their feeding places accordingly. At times when due to dry weather the pastures are not sufficient, the shepherd will supplement their diet with grain. Lactating ewes will at times need more nutritious grasses like alfalfa or clover.
During lambing season the flock needs special care as often the nights are cold and the lambs will need careful watching. I find it interesting and a blessing to consider that the night Jesus was born that the shepherds were in the fields watching the sheep. His birth was announced first to them, the shepherds.
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