5 Inch, Little Shepherd Angel holding a lamb and staff.
Fontanini nativity set figurines are collector figurines. The Little Shepherd Angel holding a lamb and staff is a nice nativity addition to a fontanini nativity set after Jesus, Mary and Joseph. A great gift to give to a fontanini nativity scene collection.
Fontanini nativity scene figurines are unique!
Fontanini nativity sets are specially formulated with polymer that captures every line and texture of fontanini master sculptor Elio Simonetti’s original clay sculptures. The fontanini nativity set figurines will not chip or break. Each fontanini scene figure is hand painted in the rich colors of Tuscany and antiqued for a distinctive wood carved look.
Shepard Angel fontanini nativity set story.
The little angel was always the first to volunteer when assignments were made. But the other angels would say, “You’re too young,” or “You’re too small,” or “You can’t do that by yourself.”
One day at roll call, the seraphim announced, “There is a little lamb in Judea who needs care and protection, a guardian for the time being.”
“I’ll go!” piped up the little angel.
“No, you’re too -- hmm, wait a minute,” said the seraphim. “A little lamb -- a little angel. What do you think?” the seraphim asked the others. They stroked their wings and pondered. “I think it will work,” one finally offered, and the others nodded.
“Congratulations, you have your first assignment,” said the seraphim to the little angel. “Watch this little lamb well, and you will go onto bigger things.”
“I’ll do my best,” pledged the angel, and joyously sped to Earth. The lamb was tiny, just as the seraphim had said. The other sheep got to the best grass, and often left nothing but muddy dregs at a watering hole. The lamb’s coat was thin and ragged, and its head hung low.
Seeing this, the angel was moved with pity. It was spring, and the angel directed the breezes that told of new-grown grass to the lamb. At the watering holes, the angel gently nudged the sheep so the lamb could find a place to drink. The angel was there at night to make sure the lamb was safe in the sheepfold before the gate was closed. The angel was there in the morning to smooth the lamb’s path in the rocky fields and watch for wild animals.
Over time the lamb’s coat filled in, and it stayed pure and white. No longer did the lamb look at the ground most of the time. It raced with the other lambs across the pastures, reveling in the sun and warmth.
Watching this one morning, the angel heard a voice from on high. “You’re work is finished here. Take you leave; you are needed for other tasks.” Heavy-hearted, the angel nodded.
Playing tag with its fellows, the lamb whipped behind an outcropping. There stood the little angel with a shepherd’s staff. The angel bent and gently picked up the lamb. Holding it close, the angel whispered, “The Lord is my shepherd, and He’s your shepherd, too.” As if in agreement, the lamb snuggled closer.
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