Super Bowl

February 4, 2008

It is being called one of the greatest Super Bowl upsets ever. The highly favored New England Patriots’ team was stunned by the New York Giants come from behind victory. With only 2:42 to go in the game the Giants offense was able to drive the ball 83 yards for a touchdown. It was an incredible drive. On one particular pass play it looked like it was all over for the Giants. Eli Manning narrowly missed being sacked for a loss. Eli then was able to not just throw the ball away, but throw it into the arms of a receiver that somehow managed to catch the ball and hold on to it to keep the drive alive. The Giants would go on to score to take the lead and then to hang on for the win, shattering the dreams of the New England Patriots’ perfect season.

I like it when underdogs win. (Unless an underdog beats Georgia Tech!) I love comebacks that defy the odds. Eli Manning led his team at a crucial time to make a great comeback. It took everybody working together. Lineman blocking, receivers making catches, coaches sending in the right plays: everybody had a role to play. There were no unimportant roles.

It’s kind of like churches. Everybody has a role to play. What about you? Are you playing any role in your church? Your church, whether it’s Woolsey Baptist or any other church, faces some stiff competition from the world, the flesh, and the devil. Some in the crowd are for us; some are not. That is really not what matters. What matters is that the church is on the field with one purpose in mind and everybody playing their role.

- It may be to block out criticism and negativity.
- It could be to catch the mission and purpose of the church and run with it.
- It could be to send in others with a warm and positive invitation to attend.

This is a great day to be in the game. Victory is sure. The struggle is worth it. Even if at times we seem behind, we are going to win!

Our God reigns!