Following the Flock: Faith, Fellowship, and Flying in Formation

There’s something beautiful about the way geese move whether on the ground or in the sky.

They walk in a line, stepping carefully to avoid obstacles and stay together.

They fly in a V-formation, not for aesthetics, but for endurance. They take turns leading. When one gets tired, another moves forward. 

No ego. No competition.

Just trust, rhythm, and shared purpose.

What a picture of how we’re called to live in community.

Life is full of uneven ground—moments that trip us up, wear us out, slow our stride. We were never meant to navigate it alone. And like the geese, we need people walking ahead of us, beside us, and behind us. People who can step in when we’re tired. People who see obstacles we might miss. People who remind us to keep moving in the right direction.

Even more than that—we have a God who does this perfectly.

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:26:

"Look at the birds of the air: they do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?"

He values us. He sees our tired moments. Our heavy hearts. Our silent struggles.

And He says, “Follow Me.”

Not into chaos, but into peace.

Not into fear, but into faith.

Not into harm, but into the hope of something greater.

Just like the geese, we don’t always have to lead.

We just have to stay in formation—connected to one another and grounded in trust.

God leads, and as long as we follow, we’re never lost.

Maybe you’re the one stepping up to lead. Maybe it's for a family member or friend. Let them know you are here, looking out for them, they're not alone.

You're not alone, God sees you.

And the flock of faith? It’s still flying—stronger together.