“How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.” Psalm 31:19
For the last year I have been taking shooting lessons from a GREAT instructor. Yesterday was class. At this point we are practicing and working on pulling everything together… over and over and over again. Because all of this practice will SOON be put to the test. There is a competition coming up in less than 2 weeks.
I didn’t really decide to start this hobby. My friend and fellow Church member simply TOLD me where to be and when. Then INSISTED! Honestly I simply showed up to honor him…and to shut him up! I didn’t realize I could have this much fun and enjoy shooting so much. But I never HAVE succeeded in shutting him up! Which is a good thing.
Dan is a GREAT instructor. He knows his stuff and how to teach it. He doesn’t put up with any nonsense either. MANY times he has told me, “QUIT FOOLIN’ AROUND AND FOCUS!” Something I have ALWAYS had a hard time doing. My listening to HIM, and not focusing on what ‘I’ think is important at the time, has made me better… in more ways than one.
The thing I shoot at is called a target. As a target, it is what I aim at. AFTER I shoot, it really isn’t a target anymore. It becomes a gauge where everyone, including myself, can SEE how well I actually shot! After reading Psalm 31 today, this verse stuck out and I saw how I could make a point here! And here it is… GOD LOVES to SHOW OFF!
The biggest problem between people and God is unbelief. People focused on themselves can find LOTS of excuses NOT to believe in God. But when I SEE Him as He is, it becomes easy to spot him all over the place! This verse today says that He LOVES to show off the target of His love (ME), to those who don’t know Him. You can easily see the bullet holes of grace, love, power and benefits of God by looking at MY life. Because honesty, I SHOULD be nothing more than a disgusting gutter monkey!
How shot up are YOU and are YOU showing off as God’s target?
