Click on the video to see how I face my fear of bees. They do get after me. …….. To be continued…… next week!
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:17
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Your choice! Fishsticks or ………. Rocky Mtn Lakes Trout
Frozen microwaved fishsticks
The Real Thing…..Fresh Rocky Mtn Trout and Bacon!!
You get to choose. Which one do you want? If you wanted to eat fish for supper, which of the two meals would you pick?
Most people want the fresh mountain lake trout. But, sadly most people choose to settle for fish sticks. Why? You tell me. More than likely we grab the frozen sticks from the freezer because it’s convenient, easy, and quick. Bake them in the oven for a few minutes or better yet, pop ’em in the microwave and Bam!, you’ve got a fish dinner. With enough ketchup they don’t taste that bad. Invite a few friends over. Better yet, make this a Valentine’s date……. one that she’ll never forget.
Really! Treating the one you love to fish sticks? Not happening at my house. The love of my life deserves better than to have to settle for frozen, minced fish sticks.
So,……… on your spiritual journey are you wanting the Real Thing from God, or are you just settling for fish sticks. Is Jesus the Love of your life spiritually? Really, and all you are getting (and giving) from this relationship is fish sticks? What’s up with that?
John 5:44 NIV How can you believe since you accept glory from one another, but do not SEEK the glory that comes from the only God ?
Accepting glory from one another is like settling for fish sticks. There is no effort required. Seeking the Glory from God involves well,…. seeking. It’s taking effort, putting forth some action. It’s definitely not settling. Seeking the Glory of God and His Will for your life involves you seeking, watching, and even moving closer to your Lord and Savior. I’d even compare it to hiking to a mountain lake, actually catching your supper, and then cooking it. But all this effort makes the event that much more meaningful. Spiritually, you and the love of your life, Jesus are on the spiritual Valentine date each and every day. Each and every journey. One that you’ll never forget……forever!
Don’t settle for fish sticks! My prayer is that you “skin your knees”, as you travel on your journey. It’s definite proof that you aren’t settling for less. The journey seeking the Glory of God involves effort, seeking from you, sometimes “skinning our knees”. Sort of reminds me of why I like to go fishing.
We’ve got a choice of popping in frozen minced fish in a microwave, or hiking for miles, outwitting these cutthroat trout, cooking, and then eating this delicious meal.
We’ve got a choice of going through the motions of religion, or actually praying, reading God’s Word, seeking and being with God. What’s your choice? Here’s mine!
SEEKING both God’s Will and fish
What’s in your back yard?
- less than 120 feet from house in back yard
Our sissy dog Dudley, a Shih Tzu, family pet, and definitely an inside house dog, got scared of the lightning and thunder while we were away from home. He manages to get out of the house, chew a hole in the back yard fence and……. he’s gone! Stayed out all night! Look what was at the backyard the same time sissy dog Dudley was running away from the thunder. What happened with the Big Dud? He’s alright. We found him the next morning. (I’ll share that story in a few weeks). But for now, look at that big cat!!
This is at our backyard, not in the wilderness of Colorado, but in the “wilderness” of my backyard in Mississippi! This huge bobcat has been seen a few times on my deer trail cameras. I’ve actually seen him with my own eyes in the daytime once this year. He’s a big ‘un. My dog Dudley, would have to look up to see the cat’s tail. Seriously, this is a big cat.
I saw his track a few days ago right next to our backyard fence. I’m thinking that no predator would be crazy enough (or hungry enough) to come this close to humans and the house. So, I set up the trail camera next to the back yard. (Click, click snapshot!) I hate to be the bearer of bad news, …….. but this cat has been in my back yard. What has brought this big cat so close to where we live? The bird feeder, the squirrels, food scraps,…… uh oh delicious Dudley?
1 Peter 5:8The Voice (VOICE) 8 Most importantly, be disciplined and stay on guard. Your enemy the devil is prowling around outside like a roaring lion, just waiting and hoping for the chance to devour someone.
Most of the time I share stories of God’s love, His abundant life for us, and how we travel our spiritual journey being what God has created us to be. But I need to remind myself and you, that our enemy the devil is out there prowling around doing all he can to destroy us. Our lives, our families, our friendships, our Christian walk, any and everything he can get his claws into. And remember, he’s a big ‘un.
Our enemy desires to consume us, but we find strength to resist him when we are dependent upon God for His strength. The best way to fight the devil? Be aware that he is closer to you and your house than you think. Live your life depending on God (with His strength, not just yours) My God is an awesome God. and, He’s the BIGGEST BIG ‘UN. See Ya! Dan Ainsworth wildernesspreacher