Confession first- I was previously not a subscriber to what Tim Tebow did on any given weekend. Unless it was a weekend he was playing Auburn. Thankfully both those weekends turned out in Auburn’s favor. I just couldn’t handle watching Florida play for any given reason outside of cheering on Auburn to beat them. However, I did hear and read about his confessions of faith while he was at Florida. And by the draft I was indeed interested in his future employer…Denver Broncos it will be. I noted when he got his rookie head shave (not a fan). And when he finally started getting some playing time. So call me a closet fan.
As the past few weeks go I have become more of a vocal fan. I got to see his first “comeback” this season and a few since then. And it doesn’t hurt that the man sports the orange and blue (my favorite color combo when it comes to sports). And glory does he point to, kneel to, and honor the Lord. And boy does it seem to rile folks up.
I have been thinking about that the past week or so. Why do people get so mad about it? And I realized- it’s the PDA. Yep. You know, the public displays of affection. Just like your best friend who had to hold her boyfriends hand. Or kiss him hello. Or kiss him hello. It annoyed you so much. Why?
I am thinking that perhaps. Just perhaps we get annoyed by SIMPLE PDA because we are jealous. That they have a relationship where they are not afraid to show they love that person. And we wish we did. Perhaps the other person doesn’t like to do it. Maybe they think it is “too much” in front of others. Now, mind you I am not talking about the PDA we ALL dread. As in “get a room” PDA. But simple things.
And perhaps they (Tebow haters) are jealous. They don’t understand why Tim feels inclined to point to the sky. Bend his knee. Speak honor to His king. They don’t understand that every breath we each take is due him. That the victories, the fight, the good, the bad, the ugly…we thank Him. We praise Him. We give him the glory. It is what He is due. It’s the least we can do. So they talk smack. They dis what they don’t understand. What maybe they wish they had the guts to do. Honor God in everyday life. So they just keep on waiting for Tim to mess up. Say something dumb. Fail. (it will happen. We all do it. We’re human.) And it makes me sad. That folks can’t just be glad that someone delights in their job. That they find satisfaction in what they do. But ultimate satisfaction in something else…
Perhaps each of us should think how we can do likewise in our daily lives. That others would encounter us and have no doubt that we have a love that we can’t help but give a little PDA to. And it doesn’t hurt that Tebow backs up his signs and show with the words to back it up.
I am encouraged by you brother Tim. Keep after the prize. Speak the truth. Honor Him. And if I can’t meet you on this side of heaven, I just might sport something Bronco number fifteen related. Until I meet you around the throne on the other side. I thank you for your partnership in the gospel. And yep, I’ll be cheering for you down here in Auburn.
And this video with an inside look to the game made me smile. Always wondered what they say during the games…Tim Tebow mic'd vs Bears
