Olympic Archer: My Identity Is in Christ, Not Archery
Many successful Olympians translate their newfound fame into big endorsements and big cash.
But one U.S. athlete says he wants to use his new platform to share the gospel with other Olympic athletes.
Jacob Wukie, part of the men's U.S. archery team that won a silver medal in London, made it clear that his identity was in Christ -- not archery.
"You just kind of meet some of the other medallists they have there at the time, and it's neat to meet people who are a little more well known,"
Wukie told Athletes in Action.
"But also I'm hoping to be able to have maybe more opportunities to kind of speak and share Christ with people."
"While for a long time archery has been a very big part of what I do, my identity is in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,"
he said.
Wukie explained that is faith in God allows him look to the future with hope and confidence.
"Since I am confident that He is in control and has a plan for my life, I am able to give my best and let the rest lie in His hands," he said.
"He has given me the talents and abilities that I possess; He has taught me to love those around me and what it means to push hard.
Gold Medallist Houchin: Christ Comes First
Michael Phelps captured most of the Olympic headlines, but another U.S. swimmer, Charlie Houchin, earned a gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
Houchin told Athletes in Action that it was his faith in Christ that made the victory sweet.
"Having faith in Christ helps you sort of stay in the moment, enjoy what's going on, not be anxious about what could or could not happen in the future,"
he explained.
"I would hope having an Olympic gold medal won't change my life,"
he continued.
"It might make it more exciting in the business world, or it might make it more exciting in terms of having cool stories to share."
"But hopefully it's just a vehicle for driving the things that I'm already passionate about, and clearly, my faith in Christ being the most important,"
he said.
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