Intrepid
Forgetting what
is behind…I press on toward the goal.
Philippians 3:13, 14
Jim Sessions, co-host of the hunting
show Intrepid Outdoors, headed into the Apache Kid Territory
of New Mexico, with his cameraman, Dean Taylor, looking for bull elk.
Six miles up the trail, his horse hit
an impasse. Undaunted, they backtracked a short distance to an area
they’d passed earlier. It was suitable for camping, giving Jim time
to have a meal and listen for bugling bulls at sunset.
Following a hearty meal they hiked a
short distance to a high ledge overlooking several draws. Jim smiled
at Dean as several bulls bugled, challenging each other in the fading
light. The elk were close!
The next morning Jim and Dean set out
in the direction of last night’s bugles.
Choosing a spot, Jim began calling to
the bulls using his cow call. Two bulls answered! Closing the
distance, calling intermittently then sneaking closer, it took less
than an hour to call in and kill a beautiful 6 x 6 bull with his
muzzleloader; all caught on tape!
What appeared to have been a setback to
their reaching better hunting grounds failed to dampen Jim’s
pursuit of his goal, all because he didn’t look at the blocked
trail in defeat and dismay. Instead, he adjusted his plans!
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The word intrepid means: fearless;
courageous; adventurous; bold; brave; undaunted. The name of the show
was chosen because they hunt that way, always pressing on,
courageously looking for a way to reach their goal, no matter what
obstacles pop up.
There is a spiritual parallel to their
hunting mindset.
When we hit spiritual barriers we are
given choices. We can either give up and quit, or we can reassess the
situation, deciding to be flexible, and refuse to give up.
God is not caught unaware by the
impasses of our life. He awaits us at each one, ready to give us
input. His hope? That we’re ready to intrepidly adjust our plans
and press on!
Prayer
“Help me keep a right
attitude when I encounter trials, Lord. Show me which adjustments I
need to make to reach the goal You’ve set before me. In Jesus’
Name, amen.”
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