Weekly Devotion October 26 2026

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: Luke 15:23  Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. (NIV) 

Thoughts: It’s always fun hunting with new people and learning how they celebrate their victories in life. Last fall, a relatively new friend of mine went hunting with me in the great state of Wyoming. Back home we’re both deer hunters and we’re involved in a bible study together on Wednesday nights. We talk often and joke around a lot, but he is a devoted Christian and I know this by how he walks and the verses he references during our conversations. He’s even helped me sort some things out recently. But on the trip, he showed me a new tradition that I had to adopt. Upon the harvest of an antelope, he said it’s time to go to town and get a “victory donut.” Considering I am a donut connoisseur; I told him that sounded like a great tradition and something to look forward to after the hunt. 

Action Point: Today’s verse reminds us of the story of the Prodigal Son. His dad was so happy to see his long-lost son, that he forgave his trespasses while he still saw him off in the distance. He didn’t even wait for him to get home and apologize, and this dad’s heart was changed. So much that he provided a huge celebration because his son was “dead” but now is “alive” and home. I think that’s how Jesus sees us….off in the distance and just wants us to come home and follow his ways. Put away the past and return to Him. He’s always there with open arms. So, all you outdoors folks….wipe yourself off, brush off yesterday, and run to Jesus. He loves you and has already forgiven your trespasses. Come to Him and celebrate. I bet the donuts in Heaven will be awesome!

Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day: There is always time for new traditions in the sports world. If you don’t have any, make some up at the end of a hunting or fishing trip, or after a successful hike. Then hand them down to the next generation.