What is the implied message of this story for the story the lost message

When a group is faced with common adversity, working together is better than being divided.

Explanation:

The Lost Message is a perfect example of the case when a group is faced with a humongous danger and the members of the group have different opinions of tackling them. Disunity and rivalry at that time can cost dear as signified in the above-stated lore.

The failure of the ants to arrive at a common decision regarding dealing with the adversity led them to their destruction. These stories have hidden meanings which need to understood and inculcated in our day to day dealings.