Weekly Devotion March 30 2026

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: Proverbs 4:6 - 7   6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Thoughts: If you are a hunter, you must love tracking. It's one of the tools of our trade as a guide. We follow tracks and sign to find game and follow blood trails to find down game. We diligently look for clues to increase our odds of success. When there's no snow, we've gotten down on our hands and knees to find a speck of blood or decipher right direction. God has left us many sign posts along the way of life, many warning signals. His Holy Spirit within us even prompts, convicts, encourages and guides. We have more experienced mentors all around us to help us.

Action Point: I was on a gravel road near Laramie Peak, Wyoming, with Rex Peterson, a world-class lion and bear guide from LaSal, Utah. We were traveling in a pickup. Rex said, "Stop!" Did you see that?" "See what?" I thought. "Antelope? Elk? A hundred yards away, or a mile away?" "Back up," he said. "Now do you see that?" "Nope! Not a thing." We got out of the truck. He sat on his haunches near the edge of the road. When I looked just right, it appeared that a barefoot man had crossed the road diagonally. It was a bear track. I asked, "How did you see that?" He said, "It looked like a good crossing spot from one draw to another." My observations: He had been alert and looking. He knew exactly what he was looking for. He had seen that sign before. I was definitely impressed; and he had my undivided attention. He has been a wonderful mentor - both as a hunting friend and a brother in Christ. You also should try to find a mature Christian man to grow in Christ and in the knowledge of God's creation.

Sportsmen's Tip of the Day: Find a trusted friend who will not only stretch you in outdoor endeavors, but in your faith