Never Getting Throwed The story is told that Andrew Jackson’s boyhood friends just couldn’t understand how he became a famous general and then the 7th President of the United States. They knew of other men who had greater talent but who never succeeded, certainly not to the level of becoming the countrys top leader. One of Jackson’s friends said, “Why, Jim who lived right down the pike from Jackson, was not only smarter but he could throw Andy three times out of four in a wrestling match. But look where Andy is now.” Another friend responded, “How did there happen to be a fourth time? Didn’t they usually say three times and out?” “Sure, they were supposed to, but not Andy. He would never admit he was beat -- he would never stay throwed. Jim would get tired, and on the fourth try Andrew Jackson would throw him and be the winner.” Picking up on that idea, someone has said, “The thing that counts is not how many times you are ‘throwed,’ but whether you are willing to stay ‘throwed.’” We may face setbacks, but we must take courage and go forward in faith. Then, through the Holy Spirit’s power we can be the eventual victor over sin and the world. The battle is the Lord’s, so there is no excuse for us to stay “throwed”!
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 13:49:44 +0000
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