I have been amazed with the reactions to Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow.
Tebow is a devout Christian and a member of a Southern Baptist church — First Baptist in Jacksonville, Fla.
Tebow is blasted by some people for his Christian convictions and beliefs. I can understand the dislike of Tebow by people who profess no Christian faith, but there are people of faith who dislike the former University of Florida star.
As a fan of another SEC school (University of South Carolina) that Tebow used to beat with regularity, I was not a big Tebow fan while he was in college. And, I am not a huge Denver Broncos fan either. But I do root for Tebow to do well. He is not a great NFL quarterback. Some would say he is not even a good or average NFL quarterback. But what I like about Tebow is his desire to compete to the best of his ability each time he steps on the field. The bottom line is that Tim Tebow is a winner.
As a Christian, I want Tebow to succeed. Why? Because he never fails to give credit to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In last Sunday’s dramatic overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tebow thanked God before millions of viewers on national television. He has a platform that most of us will never have.
Christians don’t have to become fans of the team Tebow plays for or pull for him when he is playing their team, but it is okay to root for him individually. He is a Christian role model in a society where good role models are desperately needed.
May his tribe increase.
January 10, 2012 at 3:59 pm |
Well said. A generation or two ago, our culture might have held Tebow up as a role model. But in our current age they tear him down simply because He is a Christian that gives the glory to God. Perhaps if he gave the credit for his successes to Muhammad, Allah, Buddha, or Krisha, the media would give him a standing ovation. The words of our Savior are fitting here: “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you” (John 15:18). If we’re not being hated by some segment of this wicked world, we might wonder if we’re even following Christ at all.
January 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm |
Colossians 3:17, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
The “whatever” includes football. When Tebow “tebows,” he’s simply doing what Colossians 3:17 says believers are to do.
January 10, 2012 at 8:48 pm |
Lonnie,
Thanks for posting this! 1 Timothy 4:6-10
January 11, 2012 at 11:13 am |
I agree, Lonnie.
January 11, 2012 at 3:42 pm |
Dear Lonnie: I also agree whole heartedly!! I was blessed years ago, being an avid Packer fan, having my cake and eating it too. Reggie White was a Godly man, and made winning the Super Bowl that much sweeter. It’s a blessing when our Lord is honored by “superstars” who recognize that God is the true SUPERSTAR!!
Blessings Lonnie!! Russ