April 14, 2012   

Today's Photograph . . . . Custer Expedition (NPS)

Bible Study Verse

Acts 3:6

Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." (NKJV)

 

Thoughts

Hot summer days, a cool mountain stream and a couple of kids with gold pans. It is a great recipe to overcome the dog days of summer. 

A little panning and then it's off to see what kind of bugs live under the rocks, and, maybe, catch a few crawdads. 

We like to pan for gold in the same creek in the Black Hills where General Custer and his expedition of a thousand men discovered gold in 1874. Even though they didn't find much gold, it still sparked a gold rush that brought thousands of people to the hills hoping to get rich. 

(Ron T)

Action Point

Over the centuries gold has had great value in this world, but it cannot compare to the value of faith--faith is of greater worth than gold (1Peter 1:7). When Peter encountered the crippled man at the gate begging for gold or silver, Peter offered him something much better-- faith in Christ. Through faith in Christ, the man was healed. 

Faith is so important in our lives, for without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). We receive faith by hearing the Word of God, and it is through faith that we are saved. It is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8). Don't forget, in Heaven gold is just pavement.

Sportsmen's Tip of the Day

Gold panning can be a lot of fun. If you are not sure where to start searching, tie a few feet of fishing line to a small lead sinker, tie a balloon to the other end and let it go in the stream. Watch to see where the weight settles, this is a good place to start panning.