Weekly Devotion August 18 2025

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: Luke 19:9-10

And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." (NKJV)

Thoughts: Lost! That moment when you realize that you don't know your way and you're not in control. Your heart beats faster, your palms begin to sweat, and you must fight the urge to run. Lost! That moment when you frantically check your pockets for a compass or a GPS but, to your chagrin, you realize that those were left in the truck. Night is setting, cold is coming, fear is gripping, panic is rising. Then, you see the beam of a light bouncing from tree to tree on the ridge above you. You jump to your feet as you hear something miraculous. You hear a voice call your name. You rush toward your rescuer with reckless abandon. You fall over logs and trip over rocks, but will allow nothing to keep you from going to that one who is searching for you. Finally, sitting breathlessly at the feet of your hero, you hear those words. "I came to find you."

Action Point: Lost. That word tends to strike a chord of fear with us doesn't it? Whether you've lost your keys, you're lost in the woods, or are referring to someone who is not a Christian, the word brings with it a negative connotation. In the case of being lost in the woods, you could possibly stumble around and find your way back to civilization. But, in the case of not knowing Jesus, there is absolutely no way to find your way to a right relationship with God. The Bible says that we all have fallen short of being able to attain favor with God and reach Heaven. God knew that long ago and sent His Son, Jesus, to seek after us. He's there. He's calling. He's looking for you. He came to find you. Will you run to him with reckless abandon?

Sportsmen's Tip of the Day: There are stacks of photo albums in my house and at my parent's house. These contain so much history, including pictures of first deer, first fish, first squirrels, etc. These are irreplaceable. A good idea is to take those old pictures and scan them (or have them scanned) to make a digital backup that can be stored in a fire proof safe or online. Those memories can't be replaced