The Shepherd Became a Sheep

By Sharon Jaynes

The angels appeared and called to me
"Be not afraid, dear one.
For you are now a lowly sheep
For your God sent His Son."

"Go to the babe and see him there
We will lead the way.
The shepherd has chosen you - a sheep
To celebrate this day."

We ran and saw the baby there
I'll never be the same.
He raised his eyes, said not a word,
And yet he spoke my name.

Years have passed and now I know
This babe became a man.
He lived and died and rose again
And now I understand.

"Follow me," Jesus said,
"And I will lead the way."
"My sheep listen, know my voice
And with me they will stay."

I was a shepherd, to be sure.
My sheep slept at my feet.
But on that night the babe was born,
And I became a sheep.