Daily Sportsmen's Devotional March 28, 2010
Bible Study Verse:
Matthew 21:10-11
As he made his entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, "What's going on here? Who is this?" The parade crowd answered, "This is the prophet Jesus, the one from Nazareth in Galilee." (MSG)
Thoughts:
Jesus' "triumphal entry," exactly one week before His resurrection. Some may call it Passion Sunday. But, for most it's Palm Sunday. This day Christ came into the city of Jerusalem treated as a king. The prophet Zechariah proclaimed this day, "Your king is coming! A good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey," Zechariah 9:9b (MSG).
Nearly everyone threw down their garments on the road; others cut branches from palm trees giving Jesus a royal welcome. The crowds cried out, "Hosanna to David's son!" "Blessed is He who comes in God's name!" "Hosanna in the highest!" This was a glorious day.
But, we have forgotten those people that were in the crowds shouting, "Hosanna in the in the Highest," and those that were thrilled to be a part of the parade shouting joyfully and proclaiming the one who comes in God's name, are the same crowd, the same people that five days later were crying out, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" (Donny N)
Action:
Sadly this still happens today. It's very easy to get caught up in "the crowd." Ever been in this situation? At work, amongst your friends, around the campfire with your hunting buddies, or at church. Had a situation arise that you didn't agree with or felt uncomfortable with and you chose to take the lesser path and go along with the crowd?
It's not easy to go against the grain. But, I want to encourage you to stand firm in your faith. Jesus didn't die on the cross just for our sins; he died so that we may be made right with God. As difficult as it may seem, as painful as it may be, know this, the pain you're going to have to suffer for your faith, for your beliefs, and the pain you will endure while going against the crowd will never be greater than the pain that He went through for you and me.
Don't settle for the norm. Don't settle for mediocrity. Settle for nothing less that the heart of Jesus and live the life He has called YOU to live.
Sportsmen's Tip of the Day:
Before you hit the trail, it's always a good idea to have a checklist for your day pack, your hunting supplies, and your food as well as a plan that includes the location you will be traveling to. Always include any alternate routes you may take and leave your plan at home with family and friends.
The Elites don't fear the tall nails, government possesses both the will and the means to crush those folks. What the Elites do fear (or should fear) are the quiet men and women, with low profiles, hard hearts, long memories, and detailed target folders for action as they choose.
"I here repeat, & would willingly proclaim, my unmitigated hatred to Yankee rule—to all political, social and business connections with Yankees, & to the perfidious, malignant, & vile Yankee race."
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