April 4, 2012   

Today's Photograph . . . .  I Am Always Amazed When I Cast And Pull Out . . . (MQ)

Bible Study Verse

Mark 4:26-28

He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain-first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. (NIV)  

Thoughts

I have never been much of a farmer, but nevertheless, I really relate to this scripture. When I stock fingerling fish, such as trout or bass, in a small stock dam or mountain pond, and return to that water some time later, I am always amazed when I cast and pull out a 12 to 14 inch fish. I know it's supposed to work that way, but I'm amazed every time just the same!!! 

(Ron T)

Action Point

Whether you're scattering seeds or scattering fish, when the conditions are right, they are going to grow. It is the same for God's Word. 

I think of the seeds of truth planted in my own life before I became a Christian. They didn't seem that important at first; but over time I began to think about the words, understand their meaning, and how they applied to my life. 

I am so thankful to the laborers that God calls on to sow His Seed!!!

Now that I am a Christian, it is my job to share the Good News with others. "He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation," Mark 16:15 (NIV).

Sportsmen's Tip of the Day

It's important to keep your fly line clean so it will pass through the eyes of the rod easily. You can buy fly line cleaner at most sporting good stores or you can use Armor-all. I use it on my line. It's inexpensive, does a good job, and I usually keep a bottle in the garage.