Tim Tebow’s popularity has soared recently, becoming the most recognizable athlete in America, and a great deal of this attention is related to his belief in Christ. Of course, when a man who often paints John 3:16 under his eyes, and then in the playoffs versus the Steelers threw for 316 yards with a 31.6 average yardage per completion – it certainly brings all kinds of attention, both positive and negative.
He even has his own verb! Tebowing has become a commonly used verb for bowing your knee in thanks to God
People seem to either love Tim Tebow or despise him. Even the Salem Witches got involved lately to supposedly cast a spell on Tebow and to lift up Tom Brady so that the Patriots would beat the Broncos.
Well, if you believe God cares about who wins football games, then you would have a hard time explaining how God let the Patriots absolutely destroy the Broncos 45-10 in last weekend’s playoff game.
When Joshua asked the Commander of the Army of the Lord whose side He was on, Israel’s side or the enemies side, the simple response was, “NO.” God is on His side (Joshua 5:13-14). He is not an American, He is not a Republican or Democrat, He doesn’t prefer Chevy over Ford or Coke over Pepsi. To many’s chagrin, He isn’t a Michigan or Ohio State fan. He is God (Isaiah 45:22).
What does God care about?
- God cares about us using our talents to the best of our ability. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Eccl. 9:10). “For you serve the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24).
- God cares about us giving Him the glory in any success or failure. “That men may see your good works and glorify Your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16). When we stand up for Christ, others who are not as strong are encouraged and emboldened to also confess Jesus before men (Philippians 1:14).
- God cares about His purpose of saving souls and defeating the devil. If losing a football game, or sustaining a career-ending injury will lead to that purpose for souls to be saved, then God’s will be done (Matt. 26:39; 2 Cor. 12:8-10). God doesn’t care about football, but He may use a game or a player for His greater purpose.
No matter what you do this week, use your talents to the very best level you can possibly muster, because you are serving God, and when you soar high in victory or fall flat on your face in defeat, give God the glory for working in your life.
That’s what God cares about.
