National Football League superstar, DeForest Buckner, boldly shared his commitment to following Christ with his Instagram followers.
DeForest Buckner
The Indianapolis defensive lineman posted a picture with his wife, Ashlyn, and their child, Dominic. The couple held up a baptism certificate, confirming their baptism at Eagle Church. He wrote, “Today I surrendered my whole self to Jesus and chose to trust Him with my life whole heartedly. My walk with Christ is only beginning and I am grateful for the support surrounding my journey of Faith.”
Along with the picture is a video of Buckner submerging in water as the pastor prayed for him.
Buckner included a verse from the Bible in his post. “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5
The Christian athlete first talked about his faith with Sports Spectrum before Super Bowl LIV. He revealed that his wife was the one who helped him connect more with Jesus. “One person that really helped me connect with my faith even more was my wife (Ashlyn),” he said. “She really helped me connect with my faith a lot more.”
Putting God first
Buckner credits God for his success and achievements. “You’ve got to put God first, man,” he said. “Without Him, without His plan for me, I wouldn’t be here where I am today. I truly believe that. … Every day I give thanks because all my talent, all the things I’ve done in my life, all the glory goes to Him.”
According to Christian Post, Buckner recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive lineman. The four-year contract made him one of the highest-paid defensive lineman. In his latest game with his new team, he recorded five tackles and four quarterback hits, helping the Colts to win over Cincinnati.
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