We all know Tim Tebow. We know him not by his football abilities, but by his faith ability. As for football, well, we al know that story. He’s not super good. But yet, here he is, making headlines and being part of one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL. How is that possible? He’s not THAT good.
I’ll tell you my little story about Tim Tebow and you’ll see why he’s where he is, doing what he’s doing, albeit without super star, Tom Brady skills – yet there he is, standing shoulder to shoulder next to possibly the best quarterback that has ever graced the NFL. Since Tebow appeared on the NFL scene two years ago my attention was always piqued by his blatant faith. At first it seemed like his faith was going to show the world that by believing in Jesus Christ so fervently, you could achieve stardom. Nope. That clearly didn’t happen. That would be too easy for God – in fact, it would negate God’s purpose in trying to reach people by making “prayer” look like magic. So what does God do with Tim? Why, just the opposite. Puts Tim on national TV praying and advertising his faith and let’s him lose ball games, play badly, get bounced around from team to team – what gives? Uh…shouldn’t he be out to pasture by now? Any other player would be. No. Where does Tim end up? On the New England Patriots. What? Kind of the opposite of “out to pasture” don’t you think?
So, after my initial shock, I, along with everyone else, sat back to see where this is going. Tim’s time in Patriot land has not been that impressive so far. It looks like he’s been fighting to hold a spot on the roster through the pre-season cuts. Everyone is wondering if his performance this past Thursday night against the NY Giants was enough for Bill to keep him around. Again, it wasn’t stellar, but he DID pull the win out in the final minutes. Is it enough? Is he fighting to hang on?
I don’t know if it was enough – only the cuts made today will tell us that. What I do know is that Tim was NOT fighting to hold on. When asked yesterday if he thought his performance was enough to keep him on the team, it was his answer that resonated with me and prompted this post. He said his life belongs to his lord and savior Jesus Christ and he doesn’t worry about it. He’s confident his lord will place him exactly where he’s supposed to be. Then he said, “That allows me to live my life in complete peace.”
Wow. Isn’t that what we all seek? To live in complete peace? Hmmm…
And so, as another day goes by, God lives, moves and works in the most unlikely places, yet another message for me about just being still and letting God lead, letting grace be enough, and…I have written.
Spot on.
Love this post, Linda. It’s all about the HOPE. 🙂
Blessings,
Diana