My husband, Demario Davis, and I use his platform in the NFL as our ministry.
How is that?
First, you must understand that a lot of times when we think of missionaries, we automatically think of people who are going to the poorest of places to share the Gospel. But that’s not the only way God moves.
God has elevated us for a mission that is not normal in the eyes of most. He has said to us, “Not only do poor people need Jesus but also people who think they have everything — but yet they have nothing because they don’t wholeheartedly have Me!”
It’s true. There is missionary work to be done on different levels, in different places. It doesn’t all look like work in the slums of cities. Spreading the Gospel is about using the platform given to you, wherever that might be.
Our platform allows us to reach and encounter both individuals and entire communities that we typically wouldn’t have been exposed to. It has elevated our voice, giving us a place to be heard by people who wouldn’t normally listen to us share God’s truth. As people often fix their eyes on us, we boldly (in love), attempt to shift their eyes to Christ!
So, here, amongst wealthy athletes and high-profile entertainers, I walk alongside my husband in ministry.
I encourage you to use your platform to do the same.
The question I’ve been asked the most in the past 6 years has not been about my faith or redemption, my love for my family, nor my personal goals. It’s been, “How does it feel to be married to an NFL player?”
Usually, before I can answer the question (because I always pause) the answer is suggested for me. “I’m sure it’s…”
Then, I smile and give the answer that’s expected. “It’s awesome, such a neat experience.” I turn the conversation by adding, “But, it’s bigger than football for us. It’s our ministry.” That’s the part some are not interested in hearing about.
In the earlier years of my marriage, I would become startled, angry and offended by this question. One day, I even contemplated asking a lady, “Well, how does it feel being married to an adulterous engineer?” Now, I know that sounds extremely harsh, and it’s certainly not Christ-like, but I often wish people understood that my love for my husband is not conditioned by his occupation.
Many wouldn’t believe (or maybe you would) the questions I’ve been asked, the comments that’s been made towards my children and me, or how I’ve been treated because my husband goes to a job everyday that he loves.
I get it. There are some ladies who are all about “the status,” rolling in the dough, and basking in all the glory days. But guess what? I’M NOT HER! I am not a fan!
Don’t mistake me; I’m grateful for my husband’s success, the way he provides for our family, and the platform he’s been granted. But, when I see him walk through the door after a long days work I don’t see an NFL player. I see a man who loves and serves God with his entire life, a man who loves me as Christ loves the church, and a man who would lay down his life and walk away from IT ALL for the love of Christ, his wife, and his children.
So, how does it feel to be married to a Christian man who happens to play football? It’s amazing beyond words!
How does it feel being married to an NFL player? It’s challenging! Why? Because…
Enjoy a space to connect, be empowered and educated to seek Jesus wholeheartedly, identify blind spots, seek growth, learn to love, forgive, laugh, cook amazing food, and understand that living the in the spotlight is not always roses & candy.
