Name Tags: You are… Lambs & Sheep

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.

Psalm 23:1-3 (ESV)

Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 10:16 (ESV)

The analogy of people to sheep is used by the Lord in both Testaments. But is being called “a sheep” demeaning? 

  • To the world, it's a subservient name– as if we don't possess minds of our own.

  • To the church, it's an acceptable name–although most Christians would rather be shepherds.

Still, it's one of our Savior's highest Names. For us, Jesus became the Lamb of God. He wasn't even a fully grown sheep. Instead, He was fully vulnerable…

Relinquishing all control of His Life (seemingly to the cruel will of men), but in truth… to His Father in Heaven, Who turned His sacrifice into glory.

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

You are lambs. You are sheep. You are shepherds… each within its necessary context, since an actor performs different roles at different times in different scenes– as assigned by God, your Show Director!

The Word presents the Ultimate Actor, in the greatest action scene of all time. Therefore, study each of His acts closely. 

And (except for dramatic purposes)…

Don’t take the common role of hungry wolves. Neither be pigs who can't discern a pearl– nor as goats, who won't make the final cut.

Reviewing more Bible analogies (where Earth’s people are likened to creatures).. being a lamb or a sheep is PRIMETIME. Therein…

  • If outsiders don't understand your moves, that's okay. Perhaps in God’s time, they will.

  • If insiders won’t wear this humble name, they’re following the world– and not Jesus.

Therefore, study the attributes of sheep. Because only in sheeplike submission can you become unassailably strong.

Name Tags: You Are… Lambs & Sheep (Part 59)

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban