Boldly Proclaim!

Those of us who knew who Tim Tebow was before the word ‘Tebowing’ became a new vocabulary word, know that stopping in the midst of a football game to say a prayer is nothing new for him.  So why all this media coverage, why is everyone so consumed with what Tim Tebow is doing?  I have watched many stories about him, read many articles about him, and I am fascinated at what many people have to say.  For the last few months I have been completely amazed by the comments of people concerning Tim Tebow, from Christians to atheists, the comments have continued to stir my heart and question myself about my relationship with Jesus Christ.  I heard one atheist say that Mr. Tebow is brainwashing himself by believing God has anything to do with his career.  To him I say really? Do you not get it?  It is not just about his career, it is about his faith in His Savior, Jesus Christ that causes him to take a knee and pray.  I have a feeling that Tim would be saying a prayer no matter what he did for a living.  On the other end of the spectrum, I heard a Christian say, what are we going to do when he makes a mistake?  She went on to say, that he is not perfect and he will eventually fall.  Are we that shallow to think that he is perfect just because he prays and proclaims his faith regularly?  In fact, doesn’t the simple fact that he is humbling himself before God to seek guidance from him let us know how imperfect he is?  And I don’t know about others, but as a Christian, I fall short everyday of being anywhere close to perfect, but praise God Tim and I serve Jesus Christ, who not only guides our every step, but forgives us daily. 

So with all this I went to God’s Word to find some answers.  I found the following scriptures to show that Tim Tebow is doing what we should all be doing, and as Christians we should be lifting him up in prayer.  Regardless, if you are a fan of Tim Tebow, the football player, or not if you are a Christian you should be praying for our fellow brother in Christ.  I have no doubt that God has placed him in this position and that he will continue to use him to lead others to Him, but we all know that the bolder we are in service to Jesus, the more Satan comes after us.  This is why it is so important for us to lift each other up in prayer!

·        I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone---for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.  For there is one god and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men---the testimony given in its proper time.  And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle---I am telling the truth, I am not lying---and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.  I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.   I Timothy 2:1-8

• Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.   Hebrews 4:16

·      Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.                   Proverbs 16:3

• Pray without ceasing.   I Thessalonians 5:7

So here is one more thought before I go....Interestingly enough the United States was founded on the belief that everyone should have the freedom of religion, yet Tim Tebow’s relationship with Jesus Christ is being questioned and ridiculed daily in this country that was founded on freedom.  So as I follow the story of Tim Tebow I am reminded that true freedom can only be found in serving Jesus and I am even more inspired to boldly proclaim Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior!