Joel the Sheep (Part 2)

Suddenly Joel noticed a shadow cast over him. It was in the shape of someone he knew. ‘It’s him,’ thought Joel as he turned and looked up to see the familiar face of his shepherd.

The shepherd smiled at his sheep. Joel could see the genuine look of love and compassion in his eyes. The shepherd leaned down to gently and carefully remove the barbed wire that was stuck in his sheep. He then pulled Joel out of the fence and picked him up. Joel felt such warmth as he was held and comforted by his owner.

As the shepherd carried Joel back to be with the rest of the flock he spoke to him, ‘Where were you going? What were you trying to do? Everything you need is right here!’

Whilst the shepherd spoke Joel thought to himself, ‘Well, what if the grass runs out?’

But before he had a chance to dwell on that thought the shepherd answered his question, ‘And when the grass runs low, I have a new field waiting for you and the rest of the flock. I will lead you there when the time is right. You shall not be in want!’