Have you ever wondered why migrant geese fly in a V formation? It seems to be a wonder. Whenever we see such a scene under the sky it has been an agape for our eyes. When God created each being he had his own intention behind that and that is sacred and secret which is beyond our comprehension.
As with most animal’s behavior, God had a good reason for including that in their instincts. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a V formation, the whole flocks add at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone….and quickly gets back into formation.
Like Geese
People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone. When goose gets tired, it rotates back in to the formation and another goose flies at the point position. If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns and doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership. Geese in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to up their speed.
It is important that our “honking from behind†be encouraging. Otherwise it is just-well-honking.
When goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection. They stay with the unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out again with another passing flock or try to catch up with their own. May we be so sacrificial, that we may be worthy of such friends in our time of need.
You do not have to be a Scientist
To learn from God’s marvelous creation; you only need to stop long enough to observe and let God reveal his wonders to you. “Ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all those does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?†Job 12:7-9
Read more at Lessons From Geese
Let us prepare ourselves to learn from geese to be better by learning from them.
Wow, I didn’t know such to be the case about geese in flight…thank you.
Life with out Jesus would be worthless,
for I can’t manage without HIM.
He’s the center of my attraction,
To Him I will always cling.
In good times and in bad,in sickness and in health,
He’s always there beside for I feel His soothing hand.
In joy and in sorrow,in disappointments and pain,He whispers Oh so softly.DO NOT BE AFRAID.
For I will never leave nor forsake you of that you can rest assured for your name is strongly written on the palm of My hand.