“Just ask the animals, and they will teach you.
Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you” (Job 12:7)
Job tells us to look around and see the nature thru the eyes of God. The animals in the forest, the fishes in the sea and the birds of the sky, these are created by God to preach His Gospel and to glorify His name. To prayerfully study the nature, God’s work, that is wisdom!

Today we shall study the geese. The following have been discovered by the scientists who study the behavior of the wild geese:
When the geese migrate and travel long distances, they fly in a particular pattern called ‘V-formation’. They fly together in the shape of letter V. The leader is in front. His work is the most difficult for he has to make a path in the air, against the winds. For each bird following, the work is easier for the road has been ‘opened’ by the one ahead. It is very profitable team work. It is said that in V formation they fly 70% faster than if alone.
From time to time, when the leader is tired, he goes back to rest his wings, and another takes its position. They rotate the position of leadership so that together they can make progress, even when one member gets tired.
If one of the birds gets rebellious and comes out of the ranks, the force of the wind will throw such down, just like a trailer passes by a smaller car. The safest position is to continue with the group.
If a bird gets sick and weak, and starts falling, two of the stronger ones will immediately fall with her. Geese do not just abandon a sick member. They will go to the ground together and ‘pray’ for healing. Once the sick one is healed, the three of them will start once more in the same direction with the main group, also in a V formation. The two will not leave the sick one except she is healed or dies.
The leader is quiet most of the time. The back geese make a lot of noise. It is said that their honking is to encourage the leader. It is like they are saying: ‘Go on Brother! We are right behind you! We appreciate you! Be strong! The destination is not as far as when we started the journey! God is with us!’
These are few of the practical lessons that we can learn from the geese:
*Team work is better than being alone. Family and church are designed by God for help, encouragement and comfort.
*Do not abandon church activities!
*Do not divorce!
*Do not run away from home!
*Pray, help and encourage your leaders, your parents, your pastors, your mentors for their work is not easy!
*Confess your sins and pray for one another that you may be healed!
*Trust and obey God and your spiritual leaders who cover you with their prayers!
*Rejoice in the journey of faith! The trials of life will one day fade away as you enter your eternal rest, heaven!
In Jesus name, Amen!