by Louise Lee

Created on: May 18, 2009   Last Updated: May 20, 2009

Psalm 23 for Kids

A Day in the Shepherd's Care

"Mommy, I want to hear a story before I sleep," David told his Mom.

David's mom took a book from the shelf. "All right, let me read you a story about a sheep and its shepherd, David... "

"David? That's my name! I want to hear a shepherd called David. " David clapped his hand. He was excited about the story.

"One day, David, a shepherd was out at the field with his sheep," Mommy began. " Shepherds are people who watch over sheep. His job was to take care of them and keep them safe."

"It's like you and Daddy are to me. You take care of me and make sure I am safe," David said as he put his hands around Mommy's neck.

"To make sure all the sheep were with him," Mommy continued, "he started to count: one, two, three, ... twenty three." David's eyes became heavy. Soon he fell asleep.

Suddenly, David saw a bright light. He opened his eyes.

"What place is this? Where am I?" David looked and saw grass all around him. On the grass was a flock of sheep.

The sheep were grazing in the field. They seemed to enjoy themselves very much. They were busy nibbling and chewing, nibbling and chewing.

Meanwhile he heard "Ninety nine and one hundred," The man in front was counting.

Before David figured out what happened, one sheep came very near to him.

"Hey, what's your name? My name is Matt," the sheep said to David.

"You're a sheep and you are talking to me...?" David was stunned and puzzled.

"What are you talking about? Look at yourself! You are a sheep, too." Matt the sheep frowned as he asked David, "I'm asking your name. Do you want to be my friend?"

"Me, a sheep? ..." David paused for a while. He couldn't believe what he heard, "... my... my ... name is David. " He tried to keep his cool when he answered Matt.

"David? That's my shepherd's name. He is your shepherd, too," Matt the sheep said proudly, "Look! That's him!" Matt tilted his head and pointed at the man in front of the flock.

"I see! shepherd... he is someone who watches over us." David said.

"Yes! That's right! I'm very proud of him. I'm very close to him, too." Matt lifted his head until the fleece at the neck formed into a lump.

"Why?" David was curious.

"Because I have everything I need." Matt smiled sweetly.

"Like what?" David wanted to know more about sheep.

"As you know, a sheep like us need food, water, rest, and protection," Matt said with a grin, "My shepherd takes care of all these. I do not have to worry about a thing."

"Can you hear

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