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This Was the Jesus Moment that Led NFL Safety Tre Boston to Sign With the Chargers

Credit: 247 Sports
Credit: 247 Sports
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By Faithwire Staff
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May 22, 2017

For NFL safety Tre Boston, it was God’s will that led him from the North Carolina Panthers’ roster to Los Angeles to play for the Chargers.

It was divine intervention when Boston came across a stranger at a gas station who inspired him to pick the Chargers over the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston told ESPN.

READ: He Lived in a Car Just to Play Football at USC

The man, with his three children in tow, asked Boston if he could spare some change. The football star then handed him a $20 bill.

“So he tells me thank you so much, and that God put me in his life for a reason,” Boston told ESPN. “And in my mind I’m saying you’re here for a reason, too. So in my mind I’m saying should I ask him, ‘L.A. or Buffalo.’ And before I could ask him, my man told me, ‘Thank you so much. There aren’t too many people like you in this world, God’s children. My name’s Mike Daniels, but people call me L.A.’”

Boston said he burst into tears on the spot. As he reached into his car for a tissue, he spotted Jesus on a gas station advertisement stand at the gas station.

“Jesus saves,” the advertisement read.

Whenever it's needed, you can always pray to Jesus to give you clarity! Along with my story this was the picture I was talking about! ???? pic.twitter.com/kiaZyiGA6a

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 17, 2017

Boston often writes about his faith on Twitter, professing his trust in God in the days leading up to his fateful decision on where to sign.

Amen! Appreciate cha Pastor! ?? https://t.co/hTVOImY04y

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 9, 2017

Patience is a Virtue!! You can't rush life changing decisions! ????#GottaPray #GodWillAlwaysShowMeTheWay #ButFirstWeMustGatherInfoAndTalk

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 9, 2017

Remember they can't stop what God has in store for you! #TrustInHim #BlessingsComing #YouGottaBelieveIt

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 5, 2017

With that being said I plan on praying and weighing my options. God's plans never fail, they only prevail! #TrustTheLord #Blessed ??

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 2, 2017

✈️✈️⚫️⚠️⚫️⚠️Lets see how this goes might find a new home. Can't wait to see! #GodGotMe #CantStopGodsBlessings

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 4, 2017

You Dallas and Buffalo Fans are funny though but who knows I might just give yal what yal want!✊???#GottaPray #DecisionHopefullyByTheWeekend

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 2, 2017

Gods Will!! ??

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 2, 2017

Because Daniels “changed” his “life,” Boston ended up giving him $100. The two conversed for another 30 minutes, Boston said.

“Honestly, that’s the reason why I’m here. It didn’t matter how much money was given to me. It didn’t matter really who was on the team, it just happened to be a great fit. God told me to come here, and that’s my testimony. And that’s why I’m here.”

He clarified on Twitter that he also “prayed and prayed” repeatedly in hopes of finding a clear answer, and says LA was the answer that kept coming back.

Boston then signed a one-year contract with the Chargers last week. He expects to compete for significant playing time as a free safety.

.@Chargers sign S @TreBos10: https://t.co/2hE5R0O6YH pic.twitter.com/SSP4m7pe5q

— NFL (@NFL) May 12, 2017

We've agreed to terms with safety @TreBos10 pic.twitter.com/hQgJscAAAw

— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 12, 2017

#BoltUp ⚡️⚡️⚡️

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 12, 2017

#BoltUp ⚡️⚡️⚡️

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 12, 2017

With that being said I prayed to God over and over for Clarity and had others pray for me the same & God told me over and over again. LA! ⚡️

— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) May 12, 2017

“At the end of the day God told me to come here,” Boston said. “And I’m a man of faith, so I couldn’t go against his word.”

(H/T: ESPN)

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