Summary: By the Spirit alone, not logic or judging, we discern others and even ourselves. The Shepherd's rod and staff are for correction and protection. Jennifer finds it a comfort that He brings correction, a wonderful security. We cannot keep or parent ourselves with any true self-knowledge. The Father says, "I'm in control, I'm on the throne." He is able to present us pure and faultless without blame when we appear before God. If we let Him!
