Once, in what my dad considered to be a highlight of his life during World War 2, while stationed in Attu , Alaska, he was assigned to a guard detail when Joe Louis came to visit. Joe Louis was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 until he retired in 1949. In 1946 Louis prepared to defend his title against a skilled fighter named Billy Conn. Louis was warned to watch out for Conn’s great speed and his tactic of darting in to attack and then moving quickly out of his opponent’s range. In a famous display of confidence, Louis replied, “He can run, but he can’t hide!”
How’s your confidence? Do you see yourself on a mission for God that cannot be stopped? If so, no amount of intimidation should be able to deter you from your mission. The devil can cause a ruckus in our lives, but we will not be sidelined. He can run, but he can’t hide. Be encouraged today!
Tags: confidence, hiding, Joe Louis, World War II
John Hagee tells the story of a rather wimpy guy named Bill who went to heaven and was greeted by St. Peter at the gate. He and the angel exchanged small talk and St. Peter inquired, “Tell me about your most important moment.”
Bill replied, “Well, I saw an elderly lady being accosted by a member of a motorcycle gang who was attempting to rob her. I walked toward the scene and kicked over his Harley. Then I gave him an uppercut under the chin. And then I pounded him in the stomach and told the lady to run!”
St. Peter replied in amazement, “That is quite an accomplishment – when did this happen?”
Bill shot back, “About five minutes ago.”
The worst that can happen to us is we end up in heaven. What story will you have to tell?
Tags: boldness, confidence, humor