Friday; February 5

In years past I would almost feel foolish reminding people that we were approaching Super Bowl Sunday; but I am not sure how many people realize the Super Bowl will be played this weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Like many other years, this game features an interesting quarterback comparison … one that hasn’t been possible before now. With Tom Brady playing in New England, he never got to face Patrick Mahomes in the Big Game, yet this year the young whipper-snapper will come face-to-face with one of the greats of all time. There will be a lot of pressure on the whole NFL during this year’s game, but the two quarterbacks may feel it the most. Sure, their teams are playing against each other, but the one-to-one comparison will produce its own kind of heat.

As I got to thinking about personal pressure, it got me to thinking about the greatest pressure of all time – being called on the save the whole world. What Jesus, the Christ experienced was more than a game and impacted more than a few hometown fans. His ability to overcome sin and death would have eternal and universal consequences. I believe that is why I John 2:1-2 is such a powerful verse. The writer praises Jesus, “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.”. Talk about pressure! Yet, Jesus was (and is) up to it.

If you watch the game on Sunday, I hope it lives up to your expectations; but before taking in the ballgame, don’t miss the opportunity to worship the One who makes every Sunday truly super. The Son of God who was raised from the dead and overcame sin for us all.

Think About It!

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