A Matter of Faith
I too had doubts. I had little belief in the idea Tim Tebow could literally save the Denver Broncos. At this point, it matters little if the team reaches the pinnacle of the sporting universe and reaches the Super Bowl, this is a team that has been taken to heights no one expected, and no one predicted. Well, almost no one.
Tim has become a spectacle transcending football into a national debate, the subject of that debate seems to move around as much as Tim does in the pocket, because honestly, most folks do not know what to think about him. In the football world, he is not supposed to be doing what he is doing. However, even his harshest critics are amazed at exactly how he has achieved the near impossible week in and week out.
My wife and I caught a comedy show over the weekend, and yes, the topic of Tim is certainly a part of every one's routine, be it humor, news, sports or otherwise. The wit of veteran comedian Kathleen Madigan went as far as to suggest Tim might be the real deal, as in if he isn't Jesus, he sure has some close contact with the Good Lord himself.
She is not the first to suggest it, after the Broncos scored 10 points in the last 2:08 of the fourth quarter to tie the Chicago Bears, even sports analysts were dropping the term "divine intervention" as if it were a page in a football playbook.
It is an interesting point, since again, most people cannot explain what is happening on the football field, the issue of faith keeps jumping into to explain the seemingly impossible. If you've been on the planet a while, you may remember a series of movies with George Burns, starting with the best and most viewed of the series titled, "Oh, God!"
The innocent and sweet premise of the films on a generally blasphemous topic, was that God was looking for a modern way to get his message to a more cynical world. He chose a grocery store assistant manager, who everyone thought was crazy, and the comedy was mostly about people mocking the poor person chosen to give the word, until God shows up at the end and provides just enough evidence to give people pause.
We may now be witnessing the latest movie in the series, and it stars Mr. Tebow. The world has become far more cynical since those movies, and Tim literally catches hell from folks who think all matters of faith belong behind closed doors and off of their televisions and especially away from their football games.
So, the best part about all of this is Tim is so real, and so sincere, he shakes off the mockery. His spiritual faith carries him above the debate, above the fray and above all those who doubt him, and his ability. Clearly, he is not out there winning games by himself, and because he is a pretty solid team player, he makes sure all of his team gets the credit they deserve for playing together. He doesn't ask them to believe what he believes, he doesn't ask them any more than any team mates asks on any team.
He just thinks they should believe in each other. That kind of faith goes a long way, even in football.
Tim has become a spectacle transcending football into a national debate, the subject of that debate seems to move around as much as Tim does in the pocket, because honestly, most folks do not know what to think about him. In the football world, he is not supposed to be doing what he is doing. However, even his harshest critics are amazed at exactly how he has achieved the near impossible week in and week out.
My wife and I caught a comedy show over the weekend, and yes, the topic of Tim is certainly a part of every one's routine, be it humor, news, sports or otherwise. The wit of veteran comedian Kathleen Madigan went as far as to suggest Tim might be the real deal, as in if he isn't Jesus, he sure has some close contact with the Good Lord himself.
She is not the first to suggest it, after the Broncos scored 10 points in the last 2:08 of the fourth quarter to tie the Chicago Bears, even sports analysts were dropping the term "divine intervention" as if it were a page in a football playbook.
It is an interesting point, since again, most people cannot explain what is happening on the football field, the issue of faith keeps jumping into to explain the seemingly impossible. If you've been on the planet a while, you may remember a series of movies with George Burns, starting with the best and most viewed of the series titled, "Oh, God!"
The innocent and sweet premise of the films on a generally blasphemous topic, was that God was looking for a modern way to get his message to a more cynical world. He chose a grocery store assistant manager, who everyone thought was crazy, and the comedy was mostly about people mocking the poor person chosen to give the word, until God shows up at the end and provides just enough evidence to give people pause.
We may now be witnessing the latest movie in the series, and it stars Mr. Tebow. The world has become far more cynical since those movies, and Tim literally catches hell from folks who think all matters of faith belong behind closed doors and off of their televisions and especially away from their football games.
So, the best part about all of this is Tim is so real, and so sincere, he shakes off the mockery. His spiritual faith carries him above the debate, above the fray and above all those who doubt him, and his ability. Clearly, he is not out there winning games by himself, and because he is a pretty solid team player, he makes sure all of his team gets the credit they deserve for playing together. He doesn't ask them to believe what he believes, he doesn't ask them any more than any team mates asks on any team.
He just thinks they should believe in each other. That kind of faith goes a long way, even in football.
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