Weekly Devotion November 9 2026

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: John 3:16a “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son,”

Thoughts: When I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. In order to have meat on the table we needed to hunt. We hunted rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, ducks and deer. When we took a shot, it was important that we didn’t miss because we didn’t have a lot of ammunition. Those birds and animals gave their lives so we could live. Think about that for a minute. God provided those creatures for His beloved people to eat.

Action Point: When thinking about the above verse, God sacrificed His one and only Son so that we could have eternity with Him in heaven. WOW, I don’t believe I could sacrifice any of my sons for others. God, sacrificing His Son for us, showed truly unconditional love. The ultimate sacrifice for each of us – every one of us a sinner. Think hard about that verse and appreciate the depth of its meaning.

Sportsman Tip of the Day: When you are shooting, hunting, fishing etc. think about your purpose. Why do you do the activity that you have chosen? I hunt for pleasure and enjoyment, not because I must put food on the table to survive. I shoot guns for fun and enjoyment and as a way of interacting with other people that are liked-minded. Why do you do your outdoor recreational activity?