We all love an underdog

Underdog- a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.(Oxford Dictionary)

In the film American Underdog, Coach Dick Vermeil’s (Dennis Quaid) talk with his newest quarterback, Kurt Warner( Zachery Levi), about underdogs is one of the best in the film. His insights on the underdog go straight to the heart of Warner’s story. He was always treated as an underdog and there was very little that said he should have gone onto success and fame within the NFL.

Yet, he went on to be one of the most celebrated players of the game.

"But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” - Mark 10:31 (ESV)

Kurt’s faith in Jesus was the one thing that did remain constant throughout his life. We can understand from the Bible that it is loaded with underdogs. People who may not have been seen by the world as one who would be chosen to make a difference in the faith of millions worldwide. Jesus is one of the best examples of the underdog. He was born in a barn, raised in a backwater portion of the world, with no formal training, little known pedigree and he did not own any property. Yet, he went on to change the world.

The ultimate underdog who rose above expectation to fulfil his role as saviour of humanity.

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