A refreshing article in the December 22 World magazine highlights this season’s Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. He is a 20-year-old sophomore quarterback from the U of Florida and was the first underclassman Heisman recipient in the award’s 73-year history. He began his acceptance speech with this quote: “I’d just like to first start off by thanking my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave me the ability to play football.” Later in his speech, he thanked “my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” a second time and credited his father for instilling in him a strong work ethic.
As parents, there is nothing more rewarding than to hear or read your child(ren)s’ public confession of Jesus Christ being their Lord and Savior. I have been so blessed to have that opportunity last year from both of my children.
Although Seth’s new blog is under construction, he starts his “about me” page saying that he wants his life to glorify his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Nate, in his valedictorian speech at the secular high school he attended, declared Jesus Christ as Lord of his life.
Thank you, Tim Tebow, for not only giving a wonderful example to all of us, but for being the hard-to-find hero that we would like our children to emulate.
Thank you Seth and Nate, for making your parents’ hearts burst with joy in your continual confession of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!