Proverbs - Diligence In Knowing

Proverbs 27:23

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

A shepherd needed to know what the state of his flocks was.  He had to be diligent.  He needed to know if all his sheep were accounted for as well as the physical condition of each.  We are often put in charge of people like the shepherd is given the sheep.  If we are moms, our children are our flock.  If we are over a classroom, the students are our sheep.  If we are over people at work, they are our sheep.  We must not be lazy in knowing the state of our flocks.  We must look well to our herds.  As we pray regularly for those we care for we will be sensitive to their needs and strengths.  Do you know what each of your children is struggling with?  Are you keeping your eyes open to those you oversee as to where they might need encouragement or direction?  Lord, give us the diligence to really know the state of our flocks and that we might look well to whatever herds you have given us.