Shepherds love tending sheep.

Andre Schwendel and his dogs lead a herd of sheep during the Shepherds Championships in Germany. (AP)
Mr. Schwendel and other shepherds each took a turn at leading a herd of 300 sheep together with two sheepdogs during the competition. (AP)
Herbert Kind (left) talks with one of the people who score the shepherds performance. The winner leads the sheep in the best formation. (AP)
The contest took place in central Germany. (AP)
Mr. Schwendel and his dogs keep the sheep together. (AP)

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A shepherd strolls among the sheep. His dogs are with him. They make no sound. The sheep are not afraid.

The shepherd opens the gate. The sheep follow him out. He moves a hand. One dog patrols the flock. The other rounds up strays.

Who is the best shepherd?

READ MORE: Germany has lots of sheep—and shepherds. Sheepherding contests are held every year. Shepherds and their dogs must tend a flock of 300 sheep. They guide the sheep out of a pen and into a field. They have the sheep stop, turn, gather to graze, go over a bridge, and return to the pen. The shepherd speaks quietly. The dogs do not bark. The sheep obey. Isaiah 40:11 reminds us that God “will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms.”