A Wild Fellowship

In Proverbs 6:6, we are told to learn from the ants, to consider its ways and change our lazy attitude to life on earth. God has often used to the simplest of creations to explain the deepest of truths. I would like to turn your attention from the ants to giant herds of zebras and wildebeests, to learn a spiritual lesson about fellowship.

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)