A Sense Of A Goose

Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: A Sense of a Goose Length: 16-25 inches Wingspan: 50-68 inches When you see geese flying along in "V" formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Psalm 133:1 {A Song of degrees of David.} Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone - and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are headed the same way we are. When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people

or with geese flying south. The lead Goose never honks however Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What messages do we give when we honk from behind? Finally - and this is important - when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group. Matthew 11: 2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Mark 6:7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 1 Timothy 5:19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that. "It is indeed a reward, a challenge and a privilege to be a contributing member of a team." Former us President.

Tell story about old man picked up by a horse and taken home by Thomas Jefferson. If you take your eyes off your goals, all you see are obstacles. Matthew 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

The Carpenter’s Tools (Author Unknown) The carpenter’s tools held a conference. Those in the meeting informed Mr. Hammer that he must leave because he was too noisy. “All right, I will leave,” said brother Hammer, “but if I go Mr. Screw must leave also; you have to keep turning him around to get him to go anywhere.” Mr. Screw then said, ”If you wish, I will go, but Mr. Plane, too, must leave. All his work is on the surface. There is never any depth to it.” To this, Mr. Plane replied, “Well, Ms. Rule will also have to withdraw. She is always measuring folks as though she were the one who is right.” Ms. Rule complained against Mrs. Sandpaper, saying, “I just don’t care. She is rougher than she ought to be and is always rubbing people the wrong way.” In the midst of these discussions, the Carpenter of Nazareth walked in. He put on His apron and went to make a pulpit. He used the hammer, saw, screw, sandpaper and all the other tools. When it was finished, Mr. Saw arose and said, “Friends, I see we are all laborers together with God.” How many of us Christians are just like the tools? Every accusation was true, yet the Divine Carpenter uses everyone. Each has a place of service that no other person can fill.