Myron Rolle was just a young, skinny 13 year old when I first met him. I remember when we would stop by every Sunday morning and pick he and his brother McKinley, up for church. On one occasion, Myron was a little upset with me because I was 5 mins late. Well, this young, skinny 13 year old grew up to become the starting strong safety for the Florida State Seminoles a few years ago. Myron went on to graduate with a 4.0, and received the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship that allows him to attend Oxford University. Myron had to make a decision, Oxford or NFL? He chose Oxford, because he promised his mom that education would come first. He is now at Oxford completing his degree, while training daily for the NFL. What makes me so proud of Myron though is his courage to use his platform of success for God. Myron has started Bible studies, spoken at youth conferences, and openly shares his testimony about his relationship with God. He just recentlty shared with me some Scripture that God has given to him as he pursues his goals:
Isaiah 43:2-3a “I will be with you when you pass through the waters, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. You will not be scorched when you walk through the fire, and the flame will not burn you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy one of Israel, and your Saviour.”
What is the platform that God has given to you: parenting, spouse, work relationships, sports, music abilities etc…? Every platform is given to you for the purpose of stewardship. It’s our responsibility to use it for His glory.
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