Learning from Geese

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Greetings Saints in Jesus name!

I know I've seen this before.  And I know that I've even heard this at
church.  For the benefit of those that have never heard or seen these 
lessons that the geese exhibit in their everyday praising of the Lord,
I hope you enjoy it....

Bro. Tyler

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                  Lessons from the Geese

1 - AS EACH BIRD FLAPS ITS WINGS IT CREATES AN UPLIFT
     FOR TH  BIRD BEHIND IT. BY FLYING IN FORMATION THE
      BIRDS CAN FLY 7 PERCENT FASTER THAN IF THEY FLY ALONE. 

    The Lesson: People who share a common sense of purpose can
    get where they want to go quicker and easier when they are
    propelled by the thrust of others who share the same goals. 

2 - WHENEVER A GOOSE FALLS OUT OF FORMATION IT SUDDENLY FEELS THE 
     DIFFICULTY OF TRYING TO FLY ALONE AND QUICKLY GETS BACK INTO FORMATION. 

    The Lesson: We should stay in formation with those who are
    headed in the direction we want to go. We can accomplish much
    more than by ourselves. 

3 - WHEN THE LEAD GOOSE GETS TIRED IT ROTATES BACK INTO THE FORMATION 
     AND ANOTHER GOOSE FLIES AT THE POINT POSITION. 

    The Lesson: It is only fair that we take turns doing the
    hard tasks and share leadership responsibilities. Leaders
    must have followers and followers must have leaders. 

4 - THE GEESE IN FORMATION HONK FROM THE REAR TO ENCOURAGE THOSE UP 
     FRONT TO KEEP ON COURSE AND MAINTAIN SPEED. 

    The Lesson: We need to make sure our honking from behind is
    helpful and encouraging. Let's remember to say please and
    thank you to those we serve. 

5 - WHEN A GOOSE GETS SICK OR SHOT DOWN, TWO GEESE DROP OUT OF FORMATION 
     AND FOLLOW HIM DOWN TO HELP AND PROTECT HIM. THEY REMAIN WITH HIM 
      UNTIL HE DIES OR IS ABLE TO FLY AGAIN. 

    The Lesson: It is easy to like those who are like us.
    However, our true character is revealed in our response to
    those around us who are hurting or suffering misfortune.