Immediately after a question regarding his injury and reaction to it, Foles make an unapologetic and unequivocal statement about his faith in Jesus.
His response is being called "bold" by some, because in today's "politically correct" climate in the US, many professing Christians are now suffering wide-spread and open persecution.
So to hear Nick Foles talk freely and genuinely about his faith is being celebrated by many believers.
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| Screen Grab From The Video Below — NFL Star Nick Foles Boldly Testifies About His Faith In Jesus |
I first learned about his interview through a news story that linked to a November 13, 2019 Sports Spectrum Tweet about it that included the 2 minute video interview.
You can check that out on Twitter, or view the video below.
You'll also find a transcript of what Foles said under the video below as well.
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I pray that Foles testimony about his faith will speak to your heart about the wonderful abundant Grace, Peace, and Comfort found only through faith in Jesus—the Risen and Living King of all kings, and Lord of all Lords!!
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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝
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Transcript:
A reporter asks Foles about not playing week after week (during his recovery), references that Foles is a "man of faith, and asks if he has any doubts because of the injury.
Foles replies:
"No, right when I felt this thing (collarbone) break, and I was going into the locker room, I just realized, 'God this wasn't what exactly what I was thinking—but at the end of the day—God if this is the journey you want me to go on, I'm gong to Glorify You in every action good or bad'—and I still could still have joy in an injury.
People hear that and say 'that's crazy'—but when you believe in Jesus and you go out there and play—that changes your heart—and you only understand it when that purpose in your life...just like when I hoisted the Lombardi trophy...the reason I'm smiling is my faith was in Christ, in that moment I realized didn't need that trophy to define who I was because I was already in Christ.
And that's my message when I play. Same thing happens when I get injured. We tend to make this so much about us, as human-beings—we tend to make it about us as athletes. It's not about us. It really isn't.
If you make it about yourself, you're probably going to go home at night, lay your head on your pillow and be very alone and very sad—and then hopefully some day you can find That purpose in your life.
'Cause my purpose isn't football—it's impacting people and my ministry happens to be the locker-room—and I've been able still to get to know people, get to know these guys through an injury.
Though I might not be playing—that is difficult from a fleshly perspective—but from the spiritual perspective, from my heart, I've been able to grow as a human being to where, I feel like I'm in a better situation here as a person than when I was before, because of the trial I just went under.
And I know that's a sermon in it's self, but that's how I go through life, and the Good Lord's been there, to, you know...it's not always about prosperity,
I don't believe in the "prosperity gospel." I believe if you read the Word of God and you understand it, there's trials along the way but they equip your heart to be who you are.
So, when I step on the field I'm going against a man named Frank Wright, who's very similar. He's a guy that I admire more than anything. He's a guy that has impacted my life so much. And he's going to be on the opposing sideline, and so that's going to be fun."
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| 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 |
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Thanks for stopping by—
May God Richly Bless you!
Jesus is LORD!
Time is growing short!
Seek Him!
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✝ Romans 10:9-10
9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.
Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.
Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.
God Bless You!
