Three Words
“What was that?” We were watching the post game interview after the Philadelphia Eagles/Minnesota Vikings NFL game and Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz’ last words were clipped.
“Can you replay it?” I asked my husband.
I heard correctly. Carson Wentz said, “God bless you” to reporter Erin Andrews after the interview was over.
Now that may seem like a little thing, but those three words were broadcast before millions and it was those words that gave me insight into Carson Wentz’ character.
Wentz, a standout at North Dakota State, believes football is his ministry. In a school newspaper article, Wentz talks about the day he was drafted by the Eagles. “I was feeding my 14 cats, and my flip phone started ringing off the hook,” Wentz said. “I answered and it was God. This was Him calling me.”
In another interview with a North Dakota television station, WDAY, Wentz said, “Faith has always been No. 1 in my life. I think my faith throughout college made me patient as I waited my turn. It got me through my injury without a doubt. And throughout this process, it helped me to not let this thing blow up and get caught up in it all.”
I didn’t know much about Carson Wentz before, but now, because of three powerful words, I will be praying for him as he glorifies God through his calling, pro football.
Our platform may not reach millions, but through Godly encouragement we can make a difference in someone else’s life.
What if we said, “God bless you” to the checker at the grocery store? Would she be thinking about our words the rest of the day?
What if we asked the bank teller, “Could I pray for you?” Would he feel like someone cared?
What if we weren’t afraid to pray before our meal at a visible restaurant? Would our action influence the people sitting around us?
Everything we do.
Everything we say.
Every action we make is a witness, one way or another.
Jesus and the disciples were on their way to a much-needed rest. Because of the intense ministry work, they didn’t even have time to eat. But when they arrived at what they thought would be a solitary place of respite, there was a large crowd clamoring around Jesus. Scripture says, “He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things” (Mark 6: 34).
Jesus could have been short with them.
He could have sent them all away.
Jesus could have continued on to his getaway.
Even though he was exhausted, kind of like Carson Wentz might have been exhausted after a grueling football game, he took the time to glorify his Father.
Today, let’s ask God to make us aware of every opportunity to encourage someone else. Let’s use the influence we have to touch at least one life. Let’s take the time.
Even if it’s just three words. (LBW)