Mighty Men & Amazing Friends

To my readers,

Recently Two42 had the opportunity to take part in some incredible events.

In each of these events, Two42 was able to have some great victories. Between tailgating at the first UTSA football game or the Football Kickoff sponsored by Chick-fil-a, Two42 was able to show up and knock the event out of the ballpark.

My boss sent me a text telling me I had done a great job this weekend.  I can't tell you how exciting it was that I received this text message.  I felt validated and accomplished, however I knew that something was wrong.

I couldn't take credit for this in any way.

In the Scriptures, there is a man considered to be the greatest king Israel has ever seen, King David.  His name echoes throughout the scriptures as a mighty warrior and he had many great victories, but even despite his accomplishments, King David had a team he relied on of the toughest and mightiest men.  He gives them a special acknowledgment in the second book of Samuel.  David shares this story of how while he surrounded in a stronghold that he was thirsty. He continues to say,

"So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well by the gate in Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the Lord. “The Lord forbid that I should drink this!” he exclaimed. “This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me.” So David did not drink it. These are examples of the exploits of the Three." 2 Samuel 23:16-17, NLT.

 This is only a small section of the many stories of King David's Mighty Men.  However, David praised and gave the victory to his mighty warriors because it was because of them that he was able to succeed.

Without them, he wasn't a leader.
Without them, he was just a man taking a walk.

I have to tell the world that its because of the amazing leaders and volunteers at Two42 that we are able to have the amazing victories we have had.  They are the real heroes and mighty-men of Two42. Our victory this weekend belongs not to me, but to y'all.

Without them, I would have looked silly trying to tailgate alone.
Without them, I would be just a guy taking a walk.

I learned something profoundly deep to me this past week through you, that I cannot do it alone. If you take anything away from reading this, take this: you cannot do it alone.  Without Jesus leading and guiding your life, you're just walking in the dark without a flashlight.  Without a community around you to uplift and grow from, you will suffer burn-out and isolation. We cannot make it through life alone.  

I am so thankful to our King that I am blessed with y'all.

Thank you guys our amazing hardworking volunteers and leaders.  Its truly because of your work that we are able to accomplish all the work that God has given us.  You're love and dedication to our Lord has shown in the way you serve and love one another.  I wish I could tell the world all the stories of how amazing you are, but I'd never be able to stop.

Thank you for teaching me more everyday what it means to be more like Jesus. Y'all really are the best team I could ask to work with.

Simply,
Tex G.M. Rule
“The Lord forbid that I should drink this!” he exclaimed. “This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me.” So David did not drink it. These are examples of the exploits of the Three." 2 Samuel 23:17, NLT.