Ohio State Tight End Gee Scott Sees Christ Transform His Team
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Ohio State University tight end Gee Scott Jr. is leading his teammates to Jesus.
Per Sports Spectrum, “Scott was given the opportunity to preach at One Church in Gahanna, Ohio (near Columbus), on July 14. In his 30-minute sermon, Scott focused on the story of the conversion of Saul (later known as Paul) on the road to Damascus in Acts 9.
“Scott told a story at the conclusion of his sermon that in January he began to sense a clear message on his heart that God would bring Ohio State teammates of his to get baptized,” the outlet continued. “Scott encouraged teammates throughout the spring to heed God’s call to come to church and undergo the sacrament of baptism, but his efforts were often in vain.”
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Scott told One Church, “What started to creep into my heart was a little bit of discouragement. Am I not witnessing good enough to my teammates? Am I not evangelizing good enough? We do a Bible study once a week, am I not able to share the truth good enough?”
Following his sermon, when the worship music was playing, seven of Scott’s teammates were baptized.
“I just want to make this aware so everyone in Columbus, the community knows in Columbus, what’s going on,” Scott said. “Something’s going on on this football team. Christ is working on this football team.”
Afterward the incredible night, Scott took to Instagram to share even more. He wrote, “Amazing doesn’t do justice to describe the powerful outpouring of the Lords spirit on all of the Sons and Daughters who joined us this weekend. I am truly encouraged by the faith of my brothers in Christ, who decided publicly, to declare Jesus as their Lord and savior – and be baptized. The Lord Jesus is moving on the hearts of those who call on Him wholeheartedly.”
He included Matthew 28:19, which says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Scott often uses his platform to share his faith. He recently shared God’s love at a local high school.
“The spirit of the Lord filled Upper Arlington High School this past weekend – I was so thankful to be apart of it! 75+ students and parents joined together for a repentance prayer and a rededication of their lives back to the Lord Jesus,” he wrote. “Praise God.”
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