Tebowing

                        I’m not sure how many hours of broadcasting there were on TV, in preparation for the Super Bowl.   My son was watching some of it and as I passed through the room and there was another story about Tim Tebow.  The analysts were deciding how the “Tebow” phenomenon will continue, or if it will.  One reporter made the point that stories about Drew Bledsoe or Tom Brady would be uninteresting because they are such consistent players. With Tim, he makes spectacular plays, both good and bad. 

 My knowledge of Tim and his rise as a college and then pro football player is slight.  It is hard not to realize that he is a true believer in Christ and that he wants to use his life to bring others to Jesus.   It seems as if “Tebowing” has become a national pass time.  In my estimation, he is very consistent when speaking about his faith.  This makes him a lightening rod.  Those who believe, love his testimony. Those who aren’t sure what they believe, or don’t believe have a variety of reactions

                There are many athletes who make public signs of their faith.  They may cross themselves or point to the sky after a play.  Many talk about their faith and its importance.  Tim is more vocal than most.  He appears to live it every moment of every day. 

                 The analysts on this show missed the point completely. In the long run, I do not think it matters to Tim if he is a great quarterback, if he stays in Denver or goes to another team, or even if he makes it to another round of the NFL playoffs.  Success for Tim will not be defined by sports statistics, or by Super Bowl rings. His success is in the number of people he has been able to reach with his message of faith with his current platform.

                My theory is that years from now, it will not matter if he is playing football, is a missionary in a third world country or is selling cars. His success will be in living every day for his Lord.  Something that each of us can also accomplish in the small and big things we do each day.

                In the meantime, sports analysts around the country continue to show video of him thanking God for his success.  He continues to get his message across!

           

 My knowledge of Tim and his rise as a college and then pro football player is slight.  It is hard not to realize that he is a true believer in Christ and that he wants to use his life to bring others to Jesus.   It seems as if “Tebowing” has become a national pass time.  In my estimation, he is very consistent when speaking about his faith.  This makes him a lightening rod.  Those who believe, love his testimony. Those who aren’t sure what they believe, or don’t believe have a variety of reactions

                There are many athletes who make public signs of their faith.  They may cross themselves or point to the sky after a play.  Many talk about their faith and its importance.  Tim is more vocal than most.  He appears to live it every moment of every day.

                 The analysts on this show missed the point completely. In the long run, I do not think it matters to Tim if he is a great quarterback, if he stays in Denver or goes to another team, or even if he makes it to another round of the NFL playoffs.  Success for Tim will not be defined by sports statistics, or by Super Bowl rings. His success is in the number of people he has been able to reach with his message of faith with his current platform.

                My theory is that years from now, it will not matter if he is playing football, is a missionary in a third world country or is selling cars. His success will be in living every day for his Lord.  Something that each of us can also accomplish in the small and big things we do each day.

                In the meantime, sports analysts around the country continue to show video of him thanking God for his success.  He continues to get his message across!