The Tebow Effect

I watched the Bronco vs. Patriot game last night as millions did.  I am sure many of those watching were only occasional football watchers yet tuned in because of the Tebow Effect.  Tim Tebow is a man who loves to play football and loves Jesus Christ.  He does both with the same passion.  It is hard to separate the 2 because they are so intertwined in his life. Both are reasons people love him or can’t stand him. Those that love him say it’s about time we have a positive role model and those that hate him are jealous of him in the fact that he is comfortable in his own skin and being real about his Christianity. Just sayin’.

Tim is a winner, whether he is victorious in the game or not.  If he loses the game, it is not because God let him down, God uses victory and loss to accomplish His perfect outcomes. Tim will always do The Tebow, a prayer of thanks to his Lord, whether he wins or loses.  He recognizes that he is privileged to do what he does and keeps things in perspective.  Tim has a less fortunate person he brings to each game and hangs out before and after.  They feel special as all of us desire to feel special. Tim says it is a way to give back and keep him focused on what is truly important.  What is truly important? We are all special in Gods eyes.  He loves us as we are and desires to spend time with us. Tim understands this and follows through on it in very real way.

Tim has made John 3:16 his calling card.  He cannot write it on his black eye paint anymore but it still is evident as the stats from last weeks game showed. Focus on the Family had an ad during last nights game based on John 3:16.  God’s precious children stating the plan of salvation in its simplest form. Tim is a Christian and is not ashamed to be called a Christian.  He demonstrates what it is to be a Christian in winning, in losing, in failure and success. Tim Tebow did not win the game yesterday. God did not let him down. The Tebow Effect is not over, it has just started.  What he has put in motion will have a positive effect for years to come. Some, ashamed to share their faith, are ashamed no more. Many closet Christians have swung open the door and are beginning to proclaim that God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. That whoever believes in Him will not die but have eternal life. Thanks Tim.