Everyone loves a good fairy tale.
These usually involve an underdog fighting against the odds, villains, and societal norms, ultimately emerging victorious.
This is the story of Leicester City Football Club (LCFC).
Last night, Leicester City won the prestigious English Premier Legaue title for the first time ever.
I am not a football expert, but I can tell you that this is nothing short of a miracle.
Listening to television commentary and reading expert analysis, no one expected this.
For those who don’t know, Leicester City is one of those clubs that was considered to be at the “bottom of the log” (football rankings in a season). Always getting by and winning the odd game, now and again – nothing to write home about.
Because the English Premier League works on a points system, consistency in winning is critical. It all adds up: wins, winning away from home, and how other teams perform in comparison also play a crucial role. And it did for Leicester.
Mainly a team of “unknowns,” in other words without superstars or football icons like the Manchester United or Chelsea teams, Leicester has written its name in the history books.
All of last night and through the morning, Leicester fans took to the streets to celebrate this historic achievement.
This feat by the underdog should serve as a great reminder to us all, that “the race is not for the swift, or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favour to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all”. (Ecclesiastes 9:11)
This portion of scripture is applicable to us all.
Whatever your position in life and society, time and chance happen to us all.
Leicester should serve as a reminder that consistency in our endeavour and sheer determination are rewarding. It may not come today or tomorrow, but you’re never counted out.
Often, we count ourselves out of the race before it is finished.
God isn’t done with us – why should we think otherwise?
What things have you been meaning to do? What have you determined to do, yet rule yourself out?
Dreams do come true. Just keep going – if you don’t believe me, ask Leicester. The analysts have simply dubbed it “a miracle”.