A Father's Love
At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, a British sprinter named Derek Redmond competed in the 400 meter race. Less than half-way through the race, he tore a hamstring muscle and fell to the ground in great pain. While the rest of the runners moved past him, Derek managed to get to his feet and began struggling to move forward. Then something caught the attention of the television cameras. An older man wearing blue shorts and a Nike Just Do It cap and a t-shirt that says "Have you hugged your foot today?" pushed past a security guard onto the race track. It was Derek's father, Jim.
At first Derek shrugged him away, but his father put his arm around his son and held him as they crossed the finish line together. The crowd erupted into cheers and applause; this has become a classic and inspiring moment in sports.
That's what our heavenly Father will do for us. When you fall and stumble, your heavenly Father will be there to pick you up and carry you across the finish line. Keep running!
"Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
At first Derek shrugged him away, but his father put his arm around his son and held him as they crossed the finish line together. The crowd erupted into cheers and applause; this has become a classic and inspiring moment in sports.
That's what our heavenly Father will do for us. When you fall and stumble, your heavenly Father will be there to pick you up and carry you across the finish line. Keep running!
"Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10