Tim Tebow Leads Broncos To Another Victory and to the top of their division, while Tebow Haters Keep Getting #Tebowed. I have always been amazed by the Tebow haters and overall hatred that Tim Tebow has received over the life of his public athletic career. When he was at the University of Florida many people couldn’t stand him; and the fact that he proudly represented John 3:16 on his eye black, his famous speech “The Promise”, the incident with blood running down his face, and the list goes on and on. I always liked Tebow in college, simply because of how he represented himself, although I didn’t particularly like his coach or the Florida Gators.
Now that Tim Tebow is in the NFL this Love/Hate condition is even larger and on a more national level. In the City of Denver, Tebow gets ripped by Anti-Christian groups on a regular basis. Yet, he gets cheered on by thousands of fans that have made his Jersey one of the most purchased Jersey’s in the NFL. Tim Tebow is more than a quarterback for the Denver Broncos, he’s an iconic figure that represents Christian, courage, honor, good and wholesome.
Tebow appears to have gotten used to the criticism and has never once backed down from outwardly sharing his faith, and as a matter of fact he boldly ends every interview with “God Bless!” People in the media and NFL analysts are publicly concluding that the hatred of Tebow is primarily based upon his outward showing of his faith and religious beliefs. Inside the NFL host “JB” James Brown asked his co-host Chris Collinsworth a question regarding how Tim Tebow is treated, and Collinsworth was straightforward about his thoughts. Collinsworth said, “It’s unbelievable JB, that one of the best kids – pure kids that’s ever come into the NFL, is hated because of his faith, because of his mission work, because of the fact that he wears it on his sleeve…”
In Matthew 10 in the Bible, Jesus talks about people hating you because of Him. I think Tebow not only understands that but lives with the understanding of Matthew 10:32-33 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.”
It’s one thing to disagree with someone because of their views, however this hatred and dislike that comes from the Anti-Christian is superfluous. The harsh reality is The Tebow Haters Keep Getting #Tebowed. It appears as though in the Tebow situation the fans were right, while the analysts, experts and haters are being proven wrong every week Tebow takes the field.
After weeks of “Tebow” chanting fans in Denver, the 3rd string QB finally got his start against the Miami Dolphins 6 weeks ago. Since that start, Tebow is 5 and 1 as a starting QB and knocked off Miami, Oakland, Kansas City, New York, San Diego and Minnesota.
Each and every week analysts and experts say that there is no way Tebow can keep winning with his stye of play, becuase NFL defenses will quickly adjust. I guess they forgot that Tim Tebow would also adjust, he leads the Broncos to a victory over the Vikings with his arm instead of his legs. Tebow was 10/15 for 202 with a 149.3 QB passer rating and only rushed for 13 yards. Not to mention he threw a perfect potential TD pass that was just off of the fingertips of his receiver in the 4th quarter. Tebow’s 149.3 QB rating was better than Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.
For the Anti-Christians and those who hate Tebow exclusively because of his faith, I say get a grip. Instead of always focusing on what you are against, take a play out of Tim Tebow’s playbook and focus on what you are for. I’ll end this with a little wisdom and life perspective from a young NFL QB by the name of Tim Tebow who happens to be a man of faith, “If someone asks, I’ll always be willing to share His will because I also know that there are a lot more important things than football and that is one of them. That ultimately overrides football any day of the week.”
For the sports people, analysts and Monday morning quarterbacks that say Tebow’s unconventional style and running the ball being a key part of his arsenal won’t get it done long term, you’re fooling yourselves. Just because a person doesn’t meet the establishment’s guidelines doesn’t mean that they can’t be uber-successful. If you don’t believe me, ask Tebow.
When Tebow was asked about the naysayers earlier this year, Tebow responded “I don’t worry about the naysayers, I’ve had them since I was 7 years old. I just have to focus on what I can control.” It’s funny listening to the NFL analysts on the Post-Game show admitting that they are becoming believers in King Tebow’s game. Dan Marino even gave a church-like confession of Tebow’s game and said, “I’m a believer!” That’s cool and all, but Tebow’s desire is to see more people become believers in the King Of Kings.
Gotta Love It! I love that Tebow works hard, has the respect of his team and is the definition of a gamer. The fact that he has supernatural favor is a nice bonus.
#Tebowed – (verb) another word for #winning.
This is a post that I’m able to write each week with only a few minor adjustments.
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