These two species of mammals, move as interdependent herds. Zebras are
animals blessed with good eyesight and a poor sense of smell, unlike the wildebeests
that have poor eyesight and an outstanding sense of smell. When they live
together in harmony, they are less vulnerable to predators. This is because the
predominant weaknesses of one herd is complemented by the strengths of the other,
and as a whole their flaws are neutralized. When there is danger approaching
from their side, the zebras make a move according to which prompts the wildebeests
to follow suit and vice versa, this results in using their strengths to work
together for their survival albeit naturally. This is something that we as
believers can be inspired from.
As Galatians 6:2 reminds us- it is the law of Christ that we carry each
other's burdens. That in itself is explained as a form of fellowship, where we
learn to combine our strengths for the benefit of each of our respective
spiritual lives. Similarly, 1st Corinthians 12:12-35 speaks to us about the
unity and diversity in the gifts given to the believers, let us learn to not
only use these gifts to glorifying God but also to support each other. The
spiritual gifts have been spread across to each one differently and have to be
brought together for the glory of God and for the enrichment of our spiritual
lives. Referring to the divine thought in vs. 26 - "If one part suffers,
every part suffers with it, if one part is honored, every part rejoices with
it." Let us share with each other and learn from our Lord about the
oneness in our diversity when we come into His presence.
(Guest Post - Steve Mathews John)
