I’ve had a blog idea rolling around in my mind for a couple of weeks now, but each time I sit down to put it on paper another thought wrestles its way to the front of the line.
Today’s is the 10-second clip from Remember the Titans where Rev runs the ball in for the game winning touchdown. I happened to catch the last half hour of the movie last night and did not expect the Lord to highlight something in a movie I have seen numerous times before. However, that is exactly what He did.
Isaiah 45:1-3 are verses that have been coming to mind frequently in the last few days, especially the part about how He will go before me and make the rough places smooth. I love that promise that when God leads and ordains, He prepares the way.
In the clip from Remember the Titans, Rev caught the ball and took off down the sidelines. While he checked for oncoming opposing players, he kept his main focus on the goal line and did not hold back. What gave him this confidence to put all his focus on the goal and not on having to sidestep opposition? Sunshine, his teammate blocking for him. He saw Sunshine running alongside and defeating all players trying to impede his race for the goal.
This picture completely captured me when I saw it. When the Lord calls the play and tells me to run, my job is to run the race so as to win the prize. Obedience is my response. The Lord will prepare the way.
At the 30, at the 20, at the 10…Touchdown.
