Bible Study Verse
Matthew 25:5
Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. (NASV)

Thoughts
The thing that really got me hooked on trout fishing was our traditional opening day of trout season in Pennsylvania. As kids, we got more excited about that than opening gifts on Christmas morning! We would scout the best holes several days prior to the opening, and the excitement just began to mushroom.

This was not a day to sleep in. We would usually be up by 3 a.m. on the big day, getting our last minute things together for that dark ride over the mountain. At 5 a.m., we would be lined up elbow-to-elbow by our favorite fishing hole in Huntsdale, PA., with our hip boots standing up to our thighs in the stream. A shotgun would ring out and all the lines would go in at once; and immediately, the trout would explode out of the water all over the place!

There is an even bigger event to look forward to than the opening day of trout season. It is when Jesus comes to get His Bride, the Church. Many of us might be a little drowsy as we were at 3 a.m. before opening day; but if our hearts are right the excitement will be indescribable as we see our Savior’s beautiful face! (Tom H)

Action Point
Don’t sleep in. Get up early each day to seek His face through His living Word.

Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day

When you have a big event as we used to have in PA., pack as much stuff as possible in your car the night before. We broke more than one fly rod trying to get out the screen door of our cabin being half asleep with our arms full during those very early hours.