The story reads like a page out of a Hollywood movie script. Homeless man with a radio voice, has a chance encounter with journalist that gets him off the streets, and forces him into stardom.
It’s just so hard to believe that just 72 hours ago, Ted Williams, the self-titled “man with the golden voice,” was panhandling on the streets of Columbus, Ohio.
Now he’s sitting on the “Today” couch with Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira and fielding job offers from the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, NFL Films, and more. All because of a video shot by a Columbus Dispatch reporter and posted on the newspaper’s website Monday.
Ted was asked by Matt Lauer, “Are you emotionally ready to do the right thing with this second chance?” Ted replies yes, “This time I have a God.” “In 2010 I’ve found a new sense of spirituality.” Ted goes on to say, “The difference in this year is that this time I’m acknowledging him in all my ways.” A Proverbs 3:6 bible reference that lets the world know he is a Christian. Ted didn’t stop there taking full advantage of his platform to witness. A former crack addict Ted Williams told the Lord, “God you never saw fit to take my voice, amidst all the fire I put down my throat.”
The Lord is using Ted in a mighty way to show the life changing power of God’s love. Ted said the calls for his voice-over services are coming in by the dozens. He has a man named Al Battle fielding all the calls for him. Ted mentioned he has a girl friend named Katie and 9 kids. 7 girls and 2 boys who are all grown.
By checking out the above video one wonders if Christians can gain perspective on how to receive the overflowing blessings from God. Ted believes the key is in reverencing God. Something he didn’t do his first go around with radio in the 80’s. His comments showed that he had a relationship with God, which he showed by telling the audience that he once thanked God for the voice that he still had after all the years of alcohol and drug addiction.
The story that swept through the internet in 24 hours, and then the nation has captured the world’s imagination, dreams, and has reminded people to have a heart for others. The phrase don’t judge a book by its cover has never been more true. Advice echoed by Ted Williams in the Today Show interview.
