I LOVE YOU JESUS~

“It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. – John 19:30

My Lord, my savior – how my heart aches as I look around in our world today.  And, what I wonder is if I am feeling the “pain” of seeing your children shun you, or turn their back on you-how much more are you feeling the pain?

The big story this week in the news was about Tim Tebow the quarterback for the Denver Broncos.  He wasn’t in the news for his athletic ability, or the fact that his team has won another game…It was due to his strong Christian beliefs, and how he stands up for Jesus Christ.  People all over are speaking about it.  “Tim Tebow should just play football, we don’t need to keep hearing him say how much he loves Jesus Christ.”

After reading that comment I was incredulous-but it gets worse.  One particular QB stated, “I like Tim but he really should hold his religious beliefs and how much he owes it all to Jesus Christ private.  This is football and we don’t want to hear it.”   Hold on, it gets even more unbelievable!  One reporter states: “Before each and every press conference he starts off with , ‘First and foremost I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for without Him nothing would be possible.’  I mean, we don’t want to hear it-we just want to ask questions about football and don’t need to hear about Jesus.”

I actually got tears in my eyes for that last comment.  “Not hear about Jesus?” Our Savior who willingly went to be crucified for our salvation?  The same Jesus who loved with all of His heart?  The same Jesus who is the Son of God?  The same Jesus who defeated death for us?  The same Jesus who performed miracles and helped thousands and who is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Our Savior? That Jesus?

God our Father gave His only begotton Son for us...”For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotton Son for our Salvation…John 3:16.  How can his children turn their backs on Him?  How?

This young man Tim Tebow is making the world speak about Jesus…At the very least he got everyone’s attention.  He is filled with morals and scruples and the love of Christ.  It is apparent in all he does…on and off the field.  In his personal life and beyond.  He lives for Jesus Christ.  As I do, as many of you do -as we all should.  He died for us, defeated death, gave us life….How could anyone not see this?

I for one have become a big fan of Tim Tebow, the world needs more people like him.  When he takes a “knee” in prayer before and after a game – I am comfortable with seeing that practice and dedication of love for our Lord.  Others are uncomfortable with it- “we don’t need to see that” is their lament. Well, then don’t look.  He is doing it privately and respectfully without proselytizing-but as his very own practice of dedication and love to God.

I applaud this young man who is comfortable in his skin and doesn’t turn his back on Jesus. He loves God and is not afraid to show it.  He doesn’t worry about what is “politically correct” – he doesn’t worry if he is “popular” with other players on other teams.  He has a distinct inner calm and a strong sense of dignity and dedication that is clearly evident in all he does.  And, he doesn’t apologize for who he is. He has the peace of the Holy Spirit living within him.  The same peace we all feel as dedicated Christians.

I wonder how all of these people will feel when their lives are over and one day they will realize that “God is real” – they will be shocked, perhaps as shocked as the Father is when they turn their backs on him. I pray they realize it before it is too late, I pray for all of my brothers and sisters who are not on the path with our Lord and Savior.

There needs to be more Christians willing to stand up for Jesus and not “cumble” or cave when others make fun or ridicule you.  John 5:11 “Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.” The Beatitudes is one of my favorite passages…in the Gospel of Matthew, and that line which Jesus states is so abudantly clear and happening right now.  Tim is not afraid to show his love, how about you?

And, I can almost personally guarantee that Tim Tibow will be saying “Merry Christmas” and not “Happy Holidays.” 

Merry Christmas and may the peace of the Lord be with you all always.

“Hearken unto me, you that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear you not the reproach of men, neither be you afraid of their revilings.” Isaiah 51:7

“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake.”   Philippians 1:29

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