Next time you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in a "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what science has discovered about why they fly that way. It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
Whenever a goose falls out of fromation, 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 immediately in front. When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
And finally, when a goose gets sick, two geese fall out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. Selah.
People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier, because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. This principal, Masterfully designed into nature, is like our work in Jubilee. We are most effective in spreading the message of hope and love when we work together. Keep up the good work, geese! Honk, honk!
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