Daily Verse | Romans 12:16
Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.
Tuesday’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 1-4
Happy Tuesday my friends. We have to do something about shredded wheat, but what?
I came across this article while I was getting caught up with the latest news stories online. It describes how Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich gave props to the source of his strength after a monster win over the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday: Jesus Christ.
In the video he speaks candidly about his faith and particularly about where he gets his strength.
“The reason I’m doing that here and now is because almost 30 years ago after a really big game right down the hall in a press conference I shared the lyrics to a song that meant a lot to me,” Reich said.
“It really spoke to where I get my strength from. The song is ‘In Christ Alone,’ and it’s written by Shawn Craig. … It might encourage someone who’s climbing their own mountain right now.”
Reich went on to recite the lyrics of the chorus, which read, “In Christ alone I place my trust, and I find my glory in the power of the cross. In every victory, let it be said of me that my source of strength and my source of hope is Christ alone.”
He said his personal favorite line came from the song’s second verse and says, “I seek no greater honor than just to know him more.”
That “really big game” he mentioned was the greatest comeback in NFL history, when Reich led the Bills from 32-points down to beat the Houston Oilers in overtime, 41-38.
With all the junk going on in our country and across the globe, it’s refreshing to hear a humble NFL coach give praise to the One he follows.
Instead of using the Colts’ biggest win of the season to heap praise on himself and his leadership, he turned the praise back over to the Lord.
Good for him and I always try to promote a coach or player who seems to have a humble faith. That seems to be what Reich does here, as does Kirk Cousins over at the Minnesota Vikings.
Enjoy the video and the courage of Reich to state plainly where he gets his strength and where he places his faith. And cheer for Colts as they play through their season so that Reich might have a bigger platform.
More men like that, please.