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I was able to locate what I think is the story you have in mind, but it does not originate in the Bible. It goes like this:
"I guess you've heard the story of the shepherd that broke his sheep's leg one time. Many little stories has been told about it. And was asked this shepherd, "Did the sheep fall off of a mountain and do this?"
He said, "No."
Said, "What happened?"
He said, "I broke its leg."
Said, "Why did you break its leg? Are you a cruel shepherd?"
He said, "No, I love the sheep. But the sheep got to running away from me. And he kept straying out to itself. And I know the nature of sheep. And I know if they stray too far away, the wolf will get them. So I had to break the sheep's leg to keep it with me, to draw it to my bosom, to give it a little special food. And I'll be so kind to it, that when its leg gets well, it'll never leave me any more."
Again, this does not come from the Bible. As far as I can tell, it comes from a sermon delivered by Brother William Marrion Branham called 'The Good Shepherd Of The Sheep', delivered on Friday, 8th March 1957.
I this helps. If this is not what you were looking for, let me know and I'll see what else I can dig up.
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arsindelve-
1/3/2008 5:55:57 PM
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Thank you arsindelve. Yes, that is the story that goes with it. However, I know there is some scripture reference that goes along with it because I use to have it written on scrap paper that was tucked away in my bible. It must have fluttered out at some point. I have notes and references scribbled on everything from napkins to gum wrappers in my bible! Thanks for all of your help.
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Anonymous User-
1/3/2008 10:28:34 PM
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Here are the most relevant passages I could find. I hope one of these are what you were looking for, none of them seem quite right...
"My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray and caused them to roam on the mountains. They wandered over mountain and hill and forgot their own resting place." Jer 50:6
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me just as the Father knows me and I know the Fatherand I lay down my life for the sheep." John 10:11-15
"You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign LORD.' " Eze 34:31
"As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness." Eze 34:12
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arsindelve-
1/5/2008 12:37:25 AM
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Thanks arsindelve. You've been very helpful.
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Anonymous User-
1/7/2008 10:10:51 AM
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Want to find the scripture that tells us our steps are ordered by the Lord. A good man steps are ordered by the Lord
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Anonymous User-
4/18/2008 7:02:42 AM
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