Few sights evoke as much attention, and awe, as that of a large flock of Canadian
geese winging their way in their V-formation to the north or south. They speak
of the changing of seasons, and also of the value of teamwork.

What many don't know is that when a goose gets sick, or perhaps is wounded by a
shot, it never falls from formation by itself. Two other geese also fall out of
formation with it and follow the ailing goose down to the ground.

One of them is very often the mate of the wounded bird, since geese mate for life
and are extremely loyal to their mates.

Once on the ground, the healthy birds help protect him and care for him as much as
possible, even to the point of throwing themselves between the weakened bird and
possible predators. They stay with him until he is either able to fly, or until he
is dead. Then, and only then, do they launch out on their own. In most cases,
they wait for another group of geese to fly overhead and they join them, adding
to the safety and flying efficiency of their numbers.

If only we human beings would care for one another this well! Stick with your
loved ones, relatives and friends... and more importantly, stick by them.

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another... and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25