The Good Sheperd

Shared on this subject last Sunday night to our group.  The Lord is my shepherd, that phrase denotes ownership.  Does the Lord "own" you?   He has done all for you, including giving up his life to redeem you back to God.  The Lord cares for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep.  Feeding, and protecting the flock as well as providing a peaceful environment for the sheep to reproduce.  Do you respond to his direction?  Do you follow the leading of the shepherd, or does he have to drive you?  If the shepherd owns you have you given all you have to him, or are there areas of your life that are off limits to his authority?  We must become sheep before the Good Shepherd of our souls and allow Him to lead, guide, and give nourishment.  Psalm 23, The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want.  Are we utterly content with Jesus?  Paul wrote that he had learned to be content in whatever situation he was in.  Are we that way?  Is contentment in Christ our goal?  Sheep feel most content and safe when they are near the shepherd, are we?