The Bokke and Biltong evening was a steak evening hosted by Johnny Louw at the Boeretroos Theater in East London on Thursday evening, 30 August.
The guests were Springbok Legend, Ollie Le Roux and one of the best refferee's that our country has produced in Tappe Henning.
The evening kicks off full of laughter and jokes with Johnny being very humourous and entertaining with an awesome personality.
Both Ollie and Tappe speak of the highs and lows of rugby from both sides of the spectrum, but I sense the night had a deeper meening than just the fame and success that the sport gave them.
It kicks off with the mood changeing from joking and laughing to Johnny speaking openly and direct of his life, a difficult life, full of struggles and heartache. Ollie and Tappe join in and flips the whole evening around and speaks about life without direction and without a cause. They were always searching for the next big break to put them higher on the limelight ladder, where you are noticed and likeable, a life where temptations are huge as everyone has their spotlight on you. Jy is mos die main man, n Springbok en n skeidsregter wat groot games blaas, waar groot name rugbyspelers speel.
Johnny, Ollie and Tappe then speaks about the event, the event that changes your whole life. An event that shakes you so hard that you realise that your life is empty and directionless. The event opens your eyes and God starts speaking to you, ruk jouself reg en word vissers van mense. Go out and help these young sportstars who are chasing the green and gold jersey, money, fame. They urged the young people to stop chasing these above mentioned, superficial things and start chasing Jesus for He is the one who safes and He is the one who wants to shape you and guide you to better things.
This evening really connected with the inner me and I realise that God has a specific plan with my life. I might have wanted to be a proffesional rugby player, but it isn't what I want, it is all about what He wants.
After the talk we all sat down and had a really nice meal and overall it was a great event that was impeccably hosted by Mr Louw and left me in content. A big shout out to Hoërskool Grens and the SARugby Legends association for organizing such a awesome event.
Until next time, have a blessed week end and don't stop chasing Jesus!!!! ;-)
Regards
Barry
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