I watched the Super Bowl game last Sunday. Philadelphia Eagles versus New England Patriots. Many I knew boycotted and didn’t watch because of issues with the NFL.
I wasn’t feeling well on Sunday. I ended up just resting on the couch and watching the game with Bob, our own little super bowl party, just the two of us and our energy drinks! It turned out to be a very good game, close score, lots of offense (which always makes it more interesting) and just enough defense at the right moment to turn the score around. The Eagles won, if you haven’t heard yet.
There was a back story about the Eagles this year. Their coach, their injured franchise quarterback, the backup quarterback and many others who made great plays during the game have been open about their Christianity. They held Bible Studies all year, shared devotions and prayed together the night prior to games, and have even baptized converted teammates in hotel swimming pools and the “cool tub” in the training rooms. One player this year donated his entire year’s salary to charity. They are making a difference one person at a time.
These men, and many more like them, are using their platform to share the Good News with all who will listen, both in person and through the media. Some were chastised for talking about Jesus Christ so openly but that hasn’t stopped them. Romans 10 reminds us that people cannot call on the name of the Lord until they hear the Good News. “And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” [vs 14-15 NIV]
There are some beautiful feet out there making a difference. It’s nice to read about them for a change! Praise the Lord.
