Written by Jeff Roman
As outdoorsmen, whether you are a fisherman or a hunter, certain things need to be practiced and practiced well. To really get the full effect of enjoying the outdoors and what we are trying to accomplish.
If you are a tournament bass angler, which I know a lot of you are and at one time I put myself in that category, there are many things we had to have ready and be fully prepared for to be competitive and have a chance to win. You knew before you ever hit the water the boat had to be completely ready. You could not miss anything and still have a chance to win. You could not forget to put gas in or check the oil, had to make sure you had good line on your rod and reel, make sure all your baits were packed in an orderly fashion so you can get to them quickly when you needed to change. All the things that you were taught by others you had to put into effect so you would be competitive and at your best the day of.
Going out and expecting to get your limit of geese or ducks on the day of opening season. You had to make sure you were ready, you had to put into practice all the things you were taught by others and all the things you have learned so when opening day came it would be a successful hunt. Making sure the decoys were put out in a fashion that would draw the birds in. Making sure they were set up with correct wind direction. Making sure your guns and ammo, the dogs were ready for a day that you would never forget.
But are we also doing all the things we need to be doing in our spiritual life to???? It is easy to say we believe. Just like it is easy to say we are a tournament fisherman or a goose hunter. But if we do not practice and practice hard or practice things we are taught and do them the correct way we will not be successful.
In Luke 6:46
"But why do you call me Lord, Lord; and do not the things which I say."
If we are going to be followers of Christ and want that eternal life with him and with all the ones who have gone before us we must practice and do what he has told us is correct. Just like coming in at the end of a tournament with the prize winning catch or finishing a day on the water with a full limit of geese or ducks we must do what he says so that we will get his prize. Eternal life in Heaven!!
So why aren't you?? So listen to Him. Work on your walk and relationship with Him, practice, practice, practice.
