them in the wilderness like a flock” (Ps. 78:52). Psalm 80:1 sounds the same note on leadership. “Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock.” No wonder there’s great comfort in Psalm 100:3, “We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” The Lord leads, protects, comforts, and provides for his flock (Ps. 23). This divine leadership occasionally took place through human instruments. “You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron” (Ps. 77:20), giving hint
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