Yesterday we were comparing stars and their brightness. The latest are the blue ones the old ones are the red, and the biggest among them are called the "Red Giants".
So it is among the galaxies of the sports stars. Here is the story of a red giant called Eric Lidell.
He was so renowned for his speed that he was known as the 'Flying Scotsman'.
At the Paris olympics he was favoured to win the coveted hundred meter race. However, when he found that the finals were to be held on a Sunday he refused to run. He said that all his life he has feared God and kept the Sabbath Day holy.
The Prince of Wales was recruited to help change his mind but Lidell would not be moved. His reply to all arguments was: "When I run I feel the Lord's pleasure. I would not have His blessing if I ran on The Lord's Day."
Instead he competed in the two hundred metre on the following day, felt the "Lord's Pleasure" and won the gold medal.
Long after his death the movie "Chariots of Fire" celebrated his testimony and beat out the rest of Hollywood to gain an Oscar for the best movie.
Christians, NEVER underestimate the power of a PERSONAL testimony. If you are not a blue star today you may be a red giant tomorrow.
Ian
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