“‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday He will return from heaven in the same way you saw Him go!’” Acts 1:11 NLT
The hype was absolutely over the top, and was what immediately caught our attention. Dubbed “The Return,” the event was played up as the football game of the year. Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Bucs Quarterback) was going BACK to New England to BATTLE his old team and former coach. And EVERY commentator had SEVERAL insights as to how it would go. Katie and I made plans to watch!
Katie likes watching football even more than I do. There’s just something about the sound. Our boys played it all through school and our girls were cheerleaders. To us, there’s just something about the sound and season that brings us joy. Fall, the anticipation of the coming Holidays and cooler temperatures, make it my favorite time of year. “The Return” was just a bonus!
There is no doubt that politics has invaded the football world. I know lots of people who won’t even watch sports anymore. Even casual interest can spark controversy like, “what should Christian parents do on Halloween?” But Katie and I are adults and can see past the political attempts to sway and change people’s views of things. Our focus on “THE REAL Return” has made it easy!
Mention Tom Brady’s ‘return’ and people’s strong opinions erupt to the surface. If you’ve ever mentioned Jesus Christ and HIS return, you probably weren’t surprised to see evidence of what ‘unbelievable’ really means. Scowls, eye rolls and subject changes are the lateral moves the world seems to take when considering the coming of God’s Son to earth… to victoriously right all wrongs and to rule and reign the planet! It just sounds too far-fetched! Or is it?
I’ve never met anyone who didn’t realize this world is a mess! Inside all hearts, even unbelievers KNOW that we were not made for this. And that right, fair, love, joy and perfect relations among people and God HAVE to exist. And while NO human has provided a lasting answer for ANY of it, we ALL just KNOW that there HAS to be ONE who DOES! Enter Jesus!
And that’s it! Enter Jesus… PLEASE! It is my mantra and ultimate Hope. Maranatha…’even so come’ Lord Jesus! And HURRY! Cuz it’s getting pretty messy down here and I’m getting tired of the games!!
Are YOU Ready?
