THEME: Using our gifts to serve and encourage others.SCRIPTURE: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8 (NIV)
You have probably heard someone call another person who has done something Silly, "A silly goose!" Well, I can tell you that geese are not silly! We can learn a lot from the goose. For example, when geese fly, they fly in a "V" formation. Have you ever wondered why the geese fly in a "V" formation? Recent scientific studies have given us the answer. It has been learned that as each goose flaps its wings, it gives a lift to the one immediately following. It has been determined that flying this way gives the geese about 70% more flying range.
Of course, that means that the lead goose is working harder. When the lead goose gets tired, he falls back into the formation and another takes his place. Now, that's team work!If you have ever seen a flock of geese flying, you have also noticed that all the time they are flying, the geese are "honking." They do this to encourage one another. It is always easier to do something difficult when you know you aren't flying alone, isn't it?
Sometimes, a goose becomes sick or is injured and falls to the ground. When that happens, two other geese go down and stay with it until it is well. Do you think the geese are silly? It sounds to me like they are pretty smart!
We can learn a lot from these geese like that it is important for all church members to share the responsibility within the church rather than letting the same loyal ones work until they drop! We can learn that it is important to "honk" encouragement to other workers in the church. We can learn that it is important for us to look after those who are sick or in need.And in that way we can also use the gifts that God has given us to serve and encourage others.
Source : sermons4kids Submitted by Geoff Wilson
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