As we hit the woods in pursuit of a majestic whitetail buck, do we think of the most important things of all?

Do we pack away the survival supplies that are needed should we need them, no matter where our destination may take us?  Here are a few things to consider as you pack for that long awaited hunting trip.

Extra batteries
Fire kit X 2 or 3 (Which would also include a lighter)
Duck tape
Compass and whistle
Hand saw and pruners (for making splints with the Duck tape and trimming stands)
Extra blade
Beef jerky
Water bottle x 2
First aid with snake bit kit
A box of extra ammo.
A spoon and fork.
Chap stick
Pencil (Very important)

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Now, the most important destination that I would like to talk about is your eternal destination.

PLEASE READ | Luke 16:19-26

All of us are eternal beings because we were made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26). After physical death, our spirits will live forever. Where we reside—heaven or hell—will depend on whether we have accepted or rejected Jesus as our personal Savior.

Scripture teaches that all have sinned and owe a penalty (Rom. 3:23; 6:23). There isn’t anything we can do to earn God’s forgiveness. Knowing this, our heavenly Father sent His Son Jesus to take our sins upon Himself and experience punishment in our place. In that way, we become part of God’s family and look forward to spending eternity with Him in heaven. His only requirement for this amazing blessing is that we acknowledge we’re sinners who need a Savior and believe that Jesus died to save us (Rom. 10:9-10). Those who reject Christ will spend life after death separated from Him and all else that is good. But those who believe will live with Him forever.

Every person will ultimately dwell in heaven or hell, both of which are real places described in the Bible. In heaven, we’ll never again know pain, sorrow, or tears (Rev. 21:4). But Hell is the opposite. A place of punishment, it will be the scene of everlasting agony and torment. Today’s passage illustrates this hard fact.

Eternal punishment and the reality of hell are never easy topics to consider, but they are vitally important because they will really happen. Don’t let your emotions turn you away from the truths recorded in Scripture. Instead, take heed of the warnings, and be certain you are heaven-bound.

I pray that none of you hit the woods this hunting season forgetting to thank the Lord for your many blessings.  I desire to share with you about the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and how He has changed my life from what I was, to where I am now.  I am far from perfect in any way, but through God's forgiveness and saving grace I am saved, and know for sure my eternal destination should I befall an accident while out in the woods or driving through traffic.  I know that I know that I know my savior has redeemed me from what unforgiven sin would have lead me to.

Dear hunter and outdoorsman it only takes a moment of your time, for a lifetime of change.

If you do not have a Bible of your own, and would like one please let me know as I can get you one for free.

God Bless you all and have a safe and prosperous hunting season.

I leave you with one more verse from the Bible

Romans 1:20
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.