Tebow’s delivery of the football to his receivers does not conform with more traditional, successful quarterbacks. He has been widely criticized for his unorthodox throwing style and his recent success has been labeled by some sports commentators as nothing more than a fluke.
Tebow is as known for displaying
his faith in public as he is for his football prowess. He often kneels after
touchdowns and points to heaven. He glorifies God at every opportunity,
particularly during interviews held immediately after games in which his team
has been on the winning end. It is then that when first given the microphone
that he professes, “I would first like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ”. Most interviewers become extremely uncomfortable and are quick to
change the subject to focus on game related topics.
Critics such as former Denver quarterback and current football commentator Jake Plummer, consider such public demonstrations of his faith to be inappropriate.
I am a Tim Tebow fan. Not
because he is such a great quarterback nor because I particularly like the
Denver Broncos, but because he has become somewhat of a “lone warrior” who is a
fellow Christian who has become a faithful “servant underdog” deserving of my
support.
I find it interesting that with
all of the problems that our country faces today, that a follower of Christ who
wishes to publicly show his affection to his God, would come under such attack.
I pray that the God of our
founding fathers continues to show us His grace instead of His wrath, which we
more readily deserve.
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