Man’s ability to triumph in the face of adversity is synonymous with the trials that have birth perseverance, endurance, and determination to overcome any obstacles that life throws his way. David was such a man—a man after God’s heart. God so loved David that He anointed him not only as a worshipper but as a great warrior as well. In the midst of the darkest days, David always knew he could find peace and safety in the bosom of his God through worship. Despite the mistakes he made and the hardships he endured in his life, David's gift and tenacious faith brought him before great men and caused him to triumph in victory.

In the darkest hour God’s light overcomes adversity and miracles are birthed for His glory. May 14, 1983 was such a day—Jonathan Shaw was born and pronounced clinically dead by doctors in a Florida Hospital. Coming from a Christian home with Pastors as parents and three brothers—all of which were gifted athletes, singers and musicians—accepting this news as their reality was not an option for his family. They knew that the God they serve would not allow this to happen and so they united their faith in Him and prayed for a miracle. After 30 minutes without a heartbeat, God breathed life and purpose into Jonathan's body. In this moment and time God sealed and destined his heart to live for a greater purpose.

At the age of five, he accepted Jesus into his heart and was baptized later that year under his own convictions at a Benny Hinn service. Growing up, Jonathan was always a stand out in his school and church choir. He also followed in the footsteps of his older brother's athletic achievements with his city and school leagues. He was eventually heralded as an All-State high school athlete in Florida before earning a full athletic scholarship to play football at William and Mary University.

Jonathan's faith and relationship with God would be tested as he moved away from family to Virginia. Soon after arriving at the university, Jonathan began to slowly turn away from God and lose sight of the convictions he once held dear to his heart. The enemy tried his best to get him to abort the purpose he was destined for since birth—but much like David, God quickly got his attention because of what was at stake.

It was a stormy day in October of 2002, when Jonathan's life flashed before his eyes. He was severely injured in a football collision against Hofstra University. An ambulance rushed him to the hospital with massive internal bleeding from the most severe kidney laceration case possible according to CAT scan records. Jonathan also suffered a punctured liver. The doctors sought to remove the damaged kidney immediately, but could not receive the consent from Jonathan's father and mother who were in attendance at a Benny Hinn crusade.
Miraculously, the doctors were able to manage the internal bleeding until his parent's arrived at the hospital. Upon arrival, they were informed of Jonathan's near death experience and the necessity to proceed with an immediate surgery. Just like in 1983, they began to believe and pray by faith that God would perform yet another miracle in Jonathan’s life. God directed them to decline the doctor's recommendation to remove the kidney. The bewildered doctors continued running the necessary tests and within days were astonished to witness God's healing power. Jonathan was released from the intensive care unit soon after with a clean bill of health and a completely healed kidney and liver without having to undergo any surgical procedures.

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Once again, God’s miraculous hand had touched Jonathan’s life. This set of events would be the turning point in his walk with God—he found hope and love in his recommitted relationship to Jesus Christ. His impact and influence for the Kingdom of God began upon his return to school and the playing field that same spring. Jonathan's testimony was spread all across Virginia news and his friends and teammates began to notice the change in him. As a result they were led to begin or rededicate their lives to Christ in their pregame chapel meetings. At the same time, God began to anoint Jonathan to write songs such as Chosen, Receive My Worship, God is Able and his most popular record, Thank You for the Cross. His songs are now ministering and blessing people all over the world.