I'm so proud of my son!
James 1.12 says "Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." NASB This year has been a very trying one for him. Early in his third game as a junior he suffered a broken leg that ended his season. But with the encouragement of family, friends, and much prayer God showed him incredible favor. Having only played in two games this season the coaching staff for Northwestern University was impressed enough with his past performances that they spent the entire year wooing him. Just this past week, they offered him a full-scholarship to play for the Wildcats as a DB (safety)!
So let me break that down for you; this kid who attends a 4A school in rural Plano, Illinois broke his leg after only playing two games as a junior. A Division I, BigTen University has courted him all year, even while he was on crutches with a broken tibia, and offers him a full-ride. And he still has yet to play his senior year. As young people say, WHERE THEY DO THAT AT?
I'm always amazed at how real our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit shows himself not only to the faithful, but to his chosen. Proverbs 22.29 asks "Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. NKJV
I'm by no means implying that he has arrived and is able to relax on the work he's put in so far, but i do want to just show my love and publicly profess my approval. As a former collegiate athlete myself I know that there are many, many more tests ahead of him, but I know that he will courageously meet those head on and overcome them. I also know that the LORD is with him and will prosper him in all that he does.
So just as Jesus was affirmed by His father as he prepared for the next stage of his life, I take this time to say "This is my beloved son in whom I am well-pleased!"
Oh, and by the way...He's a true student-athlete, National Honor Society member, not one C on his report card...ever!
Check out the links to a few articles written about him below:
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Awesome!! I am so proud of Lil Joe, I will continue to keep him in my prayers as well as you Man of God!
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You know as well as I do when God starts to align things in our lives for our destiny, people do say "how did that happen"..but GOD!!!!! Congrats again to you and your son..greatness is in the bloodline..:)
ReplyDelete"But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison." --Genesis 39:21--
ReplyDeleteWe should all follow your son's example and take each small task and do our best, knowing that God can reverse even overwhelming odds!
Congrats to Joseph, Jr.!!
*CP*
Awesome! I might start watching NW games now. Best of luck with the season :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see a man of God leading his child in the way of the Lord. Congratulations to both of you. I know he brings you great joy.
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