Gone Fishing
Friday Evening and Saturday Morning I had the chance to do one of the things I love best – Bass Fishing. My boys and I packed 300 lbs of gear and headed north to our favourite fishing hole near Parry Sound. Several things about this trip made it one of the best. 1. Spectacular weather, and that is really saying something when you consider the type of summer we have had in sout
hern Ontario. 2. The Company – My three oldest boys and my father were all along. Family is very important to me and I love the opportunity to enjoy a great outdoor experience with the kids. 3. The Fishing - Not bad as everyone caught their limit. Caleb had the catch of the day – A 3lb Large Mouth!
Fishing, when done properly requires plenty of organization, the right tools, and some hard work. For us that “sweat equity” includes hauling gear in and out over roots, rocks and fallen trees along a 3/4 mile trail. That is followed by setting up two inflatable boats complete with trolling motors and tackle. We do not love the work as much as we love the reward!
By Sunday evening I was more than tired. It had been a full weekend including our Sunday services at MIBC, and I must admit I was looking forward to a time of relaxation at home. However, Sunday night was our NETS Soulwinning night – a time to go fishing for men.
Whenever I prepare to knock on the doors of complete strangers and present the gospel I experience fear. It is not something that I naturally love to do. I’ll admit it – I’m a big chicken and I would rather be doing other things. But something wonderful happens between my initial fear and the completion of the task. By the time I was on my way home my heart was full – reflecting on the rewarding time Sunday evening. There were close to 90 out for the soulwinning effort. What a joy to be involved in this as a church family. There were many opportunities to present Christ or at least leave gospel literature in the homes. And, oh yes, the weather was great!
Sherry S. said,
September 2, 2009 at 8:02 pm
It’s encouraging to know that door-to-door work strikes fear in your heart too! But I agree that something wonderful does happen when we know we’re obeying the Lord. It’s good to know that many of us are in the same boat as we go fishing.