The greatest quarterback controversy centered on Steve Young, who spent four years on the bench as Joe Montana’s backup. Eventually, he earned the starting job with the San Francisco 49ers and played 13 seasons with them. He was named NFL MVP twice and won a Super Bowl before entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Young once said, “He would rather not have been traded by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the 49ers had he known it would mean being a backup for four years.” However, he was a loyal teammate who maintained a steadfast attitude and remained patient as he waited for his opportunity to lead the team.

2 Thessalonians 3 – Stay Steady

Steadfastness is defined as being fixed in direction, loyal, steadily directed, or firm in purpose. Paul moves from explaining the prophetic events to the final section of his letter to the Thessalonians, offering advice to remain steadfast in several areas. In the first part of chapter 3, he urges the new believers to endure the current persecution. Paul advises them to let the Lord direct them and help them be steadfast (3:5). He also commands them to follow his example of working while waiting (3:7, 9).

The Kingdom Coach and Athlete persevere through hard times, even when others do wrong. They demonstrate steadfastness and responsibility regardless of the circumstances. They set an example of steadfastness for their team to follow.

Bible Memory Verse – “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.”  2 Thessalonians 2:15 (LSB)

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