June 16, 2012
Today's Photograph . . . The Evil One Took One Last Charge In Hopes Of Finishing Off Her Prey (Alaskacenters GOV) |
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. (ESV)
Thoughts
The
bear was quick to strike, and Gene Moe found his arm in a vice grip.
The giant Kodiak bit into his right arm, just above the elbow, and
didn't want to let go.
He
fought back, as best as he could, and began to hit and jab his fingers
into the bear's ear. This was enough to loosen the bear's clenched
teeth. He was able to pull his arm free. A wrestling match ensued and
the old hunter found out the hard way that he was in the wrong weight
class. The bear easily sent him flying to the ground.
The
hungry, determined sow rose up on her hind legs circling her prey
waiting to deliver the knock-out punch. Familiar with bear behavior,
Gene was ready for the swipe of her claw. The bear missed, but not
without slicing his earlobe in the process. Immediately, the frustrated
bear dropped to all fours and knocked him flat on his back.
Using
his heavy boots he kicked up as hard as he could into the bear's chest.
The bear rolled to the side and he sprung to his feet before the bear
could get up. The female, who was extremely unhappy that someone would
try to stand in the way of dinner, came barreling back at him. She
managed to bite into his right leg, just above the knee.
Fighting
through the intense pain, he was able to wrap his arms around the head
of the deranged beast and began stabbing and slicing into the bear's
neck and vertebrae with his knife.
Surprised
by this sudden attack, the bloody bear moved just outside of the battle
torn arena. Determined to beat down this wounded man, the evil one took
one last charge in hopes of finishing off her prey. After crying out to
God for help, Gene was now armed with a new boldness and confidence. He
took on the bear and stood his ground. He did not retreat. His left
fist smacked the angry sow square in the nose. The impact from his punch
forced the bear to the ground, where her nose burrowed into the moss,
which never flinched as he put two bullets into his adversary.
(Michael T)
Action Point
If
you are faced with a trial of some kind, how will you handle it? Will
you be defeated or will you stand firm? Will your attitudes and actions
bring honor and glory to God the Father?
Only
by the grace of God did Gene make it down the mountain. He required
massive amounts of treatment and surgery to put his body back together.
It was a difficult ordeal for this Christian man to go through, but
Jesus Christ sustained him through it all. He was able to remain
steadfast through his terrifying ordeal. As a result, God is using his
story and personal testimony to bring honor and glory to Him.
Sportsmen's Tip of the Day
Purchase
a small first aid kit that you can keep in your backpack. Find some old
t-shirts and cut them into long strips to be used as tourniquets. Also,
remember that many of your pack items can be used in treating
wilderness wounds. Be creative if a situation arises, you can always
replace it later.
