Ps.23:5b) "Thou annointest my head with oil", Shepherds in those days had to dig a ditch and fill it with oil to dip the sheep in called sheep dip, in which the sheep would be walked in and out of to ward off pests, however their heads could not go under, so the shepherd would have to annoint their heads later to keep the pests from laying larvae in their ears and noses.
If the flies did lay larvae in their ears and noses, that would irritate them so much, the sheep could not be at rest, and would beat their heads against trees and rocks to relieve the pain, and would even beat their heads to death doing so.
God takes care of us in the same way, making sure we have what we need to be able to rest, and be at peace, as long as we trust him.
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If the flies did lay larvae in their ears and noses, that would irritate them so much, the sheep could not be at rest, and would beat their heads against trees and rocks to relieve the pain, and would even beat their heads to death doing so.
God takes care of us in the same way, making sure we have what we need to be able to rest, and be at peace, as long as we trust him.
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