I think there are a few of you out there that would like to know what I think of the whole Tebow thing.
First I am a 49er fan, thru and thru, so don’t expect me to cheer on the Bronco’s : ) I will tell you that I have been a FB friend with Tebow for a couple of years now and I love that he stands up for what he believes, publicly. He is using his fame for good, which is rarely the case. I applaud him for it, and feel very uneasy when people make fun of him. I have had this happen to me as well and it is never fun, but it is not surprising or new. It has been happening for thousands of years and the bible talks about how we can expect to be persecuted for our faith.
I think my Life Application Daily Devotion helps us to understand, what God expects of Tebow and every Christian.
January 15, 2012
"And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the LORD your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul. And you must always obey the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good."
Deuteronomy 10:12-13, NLT
Often we ask, What does God expect from me? Here Moses gives a summary that is simple in form and easy to remember. Here are the essentials: 1-Fear God. 2-Live in a way that pleases him. 3-Love him. 4-Serve him with all your heart and soul. 5-Obey his commands. How often we complicate faith with manmade rules, regulations, and requirements.
Are you frustrated and burned out from trying hard to please God? Concentrate on his real requirements and find peace. Respect, follow, love, serve, and obey.
I know that the Bronco’s lost, horribly, yesterday, but that is only a game and in the big scheme of things will probably be forgotten by next week. What I believe will not be forgotten is Tebows’ unwavering faith in God, through failure.
Wasn’t it Abe Lincoln who said, “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”
Go 49ers!
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