Weekly Devotion December 9 2024

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: Proverbs 28:14 “Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.” 

Thoughts: Have you ever heard the bugle of a bull elk? Or heard multiple bull elk bugling, all at the same time? The sound is breathtaking, especially when you’re in remote country, looking at snow- capped mountains, on a crisp, clear day with no wind. In my opinion, it is one of the most awesome experiences you can find in the USA. Elk are one of the most majestic animals to be seen in the wild. No wonder so many people want to pursue them on an outdoor adventure. 

Action Point: When I think of the elk, and how we put them into a class all by themselves, how majestic and amazing they are, it makes me wonder. Do we hold our amazing Lord Jesus Christ in a place of awe and wonder? Do we worship Him on a daily basis? Do we think of Him constantly, like some people constantly think about pursuing that monster elk? Unfortunately, I think not. Sometimes I think we have a tendency to take our Lord and Savior for granted and maybe even forget about Him completely. We go to church, sing praise songs, listen to a good message, and then go about our week and forget about really living for Him. I challenge you today to put God first in your life, in every situation. Constantly thank Him and talk to Him. He wants to hear from you. Remember he is your spiritual dad. He loves you and wants to have a relationship with you. 

Sportsman’s Tip of the Day: When planning your next outdoor adventure choose areas that fit your physical ability and desires. If you are going on a backcountry elk hunt on horse-back, I suggest you do some riding before-hand and get in shape. Physical and mental preparation are extremely important steps in having a successful experience harvesting an elk in