March 30, 2011 gave us a platform for an incredible night that will not be soon forgotten. We hosted out first Wednesday Night worship service, theGATHERING. God helped us and allowed favor for some 13 first time guests to be in attendance. We had a total of 38 in the student worship center. Due to severe weather our April service was postponed. This week we will be able to have theGATHERING. I am beyond stoked! I’m ready for God to move once again. We are hearing reports of some 40 guests that have been invited are planning to attend. I ask that you pray for REVERB and myself as I find the mind of God and speak a life changing word to our guests and students.
Speaking of… I share with you a remarkable story posted
If you haven’t heard about the new NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles, don’t feel bad. Many have not. After all, he’s not an NCAA basketball superstar or college football Heisman Trophy winner. However, maybe you should still consider his achievement. Arizona State’s Anthony Robles won the 125-pound division of the NCAA Wrestling Championship…with only one leg.
Born without his right leg, Robles defeated Iowa’s Matt McDonough in the title match. Robles came in seventh last year and fourth two years prior. Dedicated and adamant on improving this year, amazingly, Robles went undefeated on the season finishing 36-0 and after his championship win, 17,099 people in attendance gave Robles a standing ovation.
What Anthony Robles has achieved is obviously a tremendous accolade in itself, however two things come to mind that make Robles an even bigger hero: one is the apparent disability Robles had to mentally and physically overcome, but the other is the fact that Robles represents the “ICON” athlete in a sports world that is so engulfed in NCAA, NBA and NFL superstars.
Robles showcases strength, dominance and grace and the ability to overcoming overwhelming obstacles. Robles delivers inspiration for the young athlete working hard to make a mark.
Additionally, Robles portrays opportunity resulting from confidence, superior work ethic and persistence. There are no limitations to success, only you can defeat yourself. To go undefeated for the entire season is remarkable, and to do it in athletics with a disability such as Robles against “unfair” competition is all the more powerful.
In the words of my friend, Nate Rios … “DREAM BIG OR DON’T DREAM AT ALL!”
You can do ANYTHING that you put your mind to. Scripture tells us clearly, “I can do all things through Christ which gives me strength.”
GO FOR IT!
Trust in God. He will bring you to victory!
