little lamb

In Psalm 31:12 David says that he feels like a broken vessel.
He had been deceived. He failed and repented.
Now he was right with God and he felt like a broken vessel,
unable to function, unable to impress.
According to the Word of God, God breaks man.
He kills and makes alive, wounds and heals. Deut.32:39
The passionate picture of a little, fair looking lamb resting on the
shoulders of the Shepherd might not be that romantic after all.
Most probably the reason why the little lamb ended up to this
special place was not his cuteness, but his rebellious behavior.
After running away repeatedly the Shepherd had no other choice,
but to break that lambs little leg. In his gentle chastisement he
cared for the lamb and lifted it up to this shoulders till the
broken bones were healed again.
David was familiar of this place.
In Psalm 51:8 he speaks directly of God breaking his bones.
Do we know what it means to sit on the Shepherd shoulders?
We hear every word that comes from his mouth. Where he goes,
we go. We even hear his heart beat when he cares for the flock.
Shepherds are not slim looking fashion models who exhibit themselves
in the showrooms of this world.
They are strong, hard working gentlemen, who lay their life for those
who have been trusted in their care.
The Lord is our Shepherd…He restores our soul. Ps.23:3