Actor Tom Selleck credits Christ for his success and adds a Bible verse: ‘A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps’.
Hollywood actor Tom Selleck first became known for his iconic role as Magnum P.I., and more recently for his role as NYPD commissioner in Blue Bloods, but many don’t know that he attributes his accomplishments to Jesus Christ.
The 74-year-old admits that his journey as a Christian has been shaky over the years, according to Belief Net.
Selleck was a business major and planned to work for United Airlines after college.
He starred in several commercials and was offered an acting contract with Twentieth Century Fox, but God called him to serve in the US Army.
He joined the California National Guard in the 160th infantry regiment and served from 1967 to 1973. Selleck said he has been greatly impacted from his time in the Army and proudly reflects on those service days saying – “I am a veteran, I’m proud of it. I was a sergeant in the US Army infantry, National Guard, Vietnam era. We’re all brothers and sisters in that sense.”
After serving in the military, Selleck headed to Hollywood and relaunched his acting career. He landed the well-known role of Magnum P.I. but continued to let God be his guide.
He told beliefnet –“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.”