In the measure in which we truly recognize Him as our Lord, and ourselves as His possession, will it be easy to "put our trust" in Him.
Do not we all take the charge of those things that we purchase? If the shepherd purchase a flock of sheep, does he not intend to provide for and take care of them? And the more they cost, the more carefully will he tend them.
Our Good Shepherd has paid for us an infinite price, and we are not merely the sheep of His pasture, but we' are members of His body.
"I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.”