- Fr Joel Kumpuckal
Eparchy of Thamarassery
When life throws bouncers, Jemimah Rodrigues doesn’t just duck — she stands firm in faith.🏏🔥
Recently, social media buzzed with false stories about her dad and “conversion allegations.”😒 But instead of clapping back online, Jemimah let her bat — and her belief in Jesus — do the talking.💪
“Just stand still, and God will fight for you
In the World Cup semi-final vs Australia, the 24-year-old smashed an unbeaten 127 💯, lifting India to a historic win. Right after the match, with tears in her eyes, she said:
>💬“Firstly, I want to thank Jesus, because I couldn’t do this on my own. I know He carried me through today.”🙏
She even quoted the Bible verse that powered her innings:
>✝️ “Just stand still, and God will fight for you.”
That takes serious courage — to speak about Jesus openly in front of a packed Indian stadium, with thousands watching online.🔥👏
For a young athlete facing pressure, online hate, and personal pain, Jemimah’s calm wasn’t luck — it was faith in action.💥 She opened up about battling anxiety and self-doubt, but said:
>💬“I just showed up — and God took care of everything.”💖
While some tried to pull her family down, Jemimah rose higher — using her bat and belief as her reply.🕊️ Her century wasn’t just a sporting milestone; it was a testimony — proof that when storms rage, faith anchors the soul.⚡
In a world that celebrates noise and hype, Jemimah’s story speaks louder:
>🌈You can’t cancel grace.
She plays for India 🇮🇳, but she lives for Christ — and that’s her real victory.🏆❤️✨
