We love stories where someone’s patience pays off. Like the story of Kurt Warner. He stocked shelves, played in the Arena Football League and in Europe, and sat the bench in the NFL before getting his chance to start. Then, of course, he made the most of it.

But for every Kurt Warner, there are thousands of guys who are just as talented, train just as hard, and never make it to the big leagues.

And then there’s you and me. We’re not working for a chance to operate on a big stage.

What’s our payoff for being patient?

This week’s Bible passage: Galatians 6:7-10

Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback)

Other resources:

• Host Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for Men
• Mike Hatch’s book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel
• Relational men’s discipleship programs: CLC