Live This Way
As a Montana resident, I could finally hunt deer, antelope and elk. For me, the most exciting hunting was going after elk with my bow in the early season when the bulls were bugling. At 20 yards, I was an excellent shot with my bow and arrow. At 40 yards I was not. Why is that? Because I was not properly equipped. Not only did I shoot instinctively (without sights) but my arrows and broadheads were a smattering of different lengths, weights and sizes. I could not shoot with consistency because the lighter arrows flew relatively straight while the heavy ones dropped well over two feet at 40 yards.
I learned two important life lessons bowhunting. The first was the importance of being properly equipped. People who work in the trades talk about 'having the right tool for the job.' If I want to be more patient and loving and kind and generous- if I want to be a better husband and father- if I want to be more consistent and effective when sharing my faith- I need to be properly equipped.
I need to be IN church, IN my Bible, and IN prayer. But I also learned a second lesson. Even if you don't have all of the right tools, persistence pays off. Lousy equipment cost me a big mule deer buck and a big bull elk, but PERSISTENCE finally led me to success. Friends, make sure you are properly equipped to meet the world each day. But remember this- if you don't have everything you need, get out there and work hard anyway! Live this way, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on July 22, 2025
Posted in Daily Devotions