Judaism

"Moses was tending the sheep of Jethro in the wilderness a lamb ran away from him. He ran after her until she reached Hasuah. Upon reaching Hasuah she came upon a pool of water, the lamb stopped to drink. When Moses reached her he said, I did not know that you were running because [you were] thirsty. You must be tired. He placed her on his shoulder and began to walk. The Holy One, blessed be He, said, You are compassionate in leading flocks belonging to mortals; I swear you will similarly shepherd my flock, Israel."

Exodus Rabbah 2:2