Intrepid
April 5
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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