Not being a fan of the University of Florida football program, I seldom watch their games… that is, unless they’re playing Nebraska or CSU, and that doesn’t happen very often.  However, I do have a fair amount of respect for one of their outstanding players, Tim Tebow.  He’s a good player, but that’s not necessarily why I am writing about him.  He is a Christian, and has been criticized for his expression of his faith.  Quite often he has the following written on the black under his eyes, “Eph 2:8-10” or “John 3:16”.   The criticism hasn’t seemed to bother Tim.   All through the season he continued to express his faith in Jesus Christ, even to the point that he was featured in a pro-life commercial during the Super Bowl.  Even though he won the treasured Heisman Trophy, and is looked up to by many fans, nothing seems to be quite as important in his life as his faith. Just by his actions, he brings to millions a message of hope and salvation.  Very few of us will have an opportunity to reach as many as Tim, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t give it our best try.  We are being observed continually, and you know the old saying, “actions are better than words”.  If we can bring the message of Christ to only one person… that’s right, only one… that’s one more person that can be a part of the kingdom of God.  And think about this… if you were that “one” person…. wouldn’t you be eternally grateful…???


Bud Gillespie, CLP

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