Bible Study Verse
I Samuel 17:50 
So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. (NIV)
 
Thoughts
All of us have at least one hunting or fishing buddy that has absolutely everything for fishing and hunting, or, maybe you are that guy. Whenever we see something in a magazine that we don’t have, or maybe something in somebody’s gear box that we think we can’t live without, we just have to have that item to be a “successful” hunter or fisherman! I have a friend that I am in competition with over which of us can collect the most fishing gear. We both met our match the other day when he found a garage sale where the guy’s wife must have been running the show. He took a photo of at least fifty items used for fishing that were stacked up and for sale.
Sometimes in my Christian walk, I feel like that guy – that if I don’t have the latest Bible, or enough Bibles, the right tract, tape, or special message, that I am not prepared to share Jesus with my friends. But, look at what David used to kill Goliath, a sling and a stone. David didn’t wait until he had grown up more, until he knew how to fight better, or until he could use a sword or a spear. David went out to serve God with what he had; and, God made it adequate. I’ve always loved verse 48 of this passage where it says that David ran to the battle line! David knew that God would be faithful, and that God had given him what he needed to serve Him at that time and in that circumstance.
 
Action Point
When you’re feeling inadequate in your Christian walk, that you aren’t properly prepared to share Jesus, be assured, that is from the enemy. Satan wants you to cower in fear from sharing your faith. But, remember David. Use what you have at that time. Call on God for His wisdom and strength. God will give you the words you need for any and every situation, just trust God.
 
Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day
Next time your “gadget-guy” hunting or fishing buddy has a birthday, don’t go to the sporting goods store for a gift. Get creative – give him something you can make, something you know nobody else will have. You’ll have fun making whatever it is; he’ll remember that birthday forever, and you for your friendship!