This weekend, Tim Tebow and the Denver Bronco's beat the Chicago Bears 13-10 in overtime. The Bronco's field goal kicker, Matt Prater, kicked a 51 yard field goal in overtime to secure the game for the Bronco's.
That was it. The Bronco's won another mediocre game over another faltering team (the Bears' were without their starting quarterback and running back due to injuries).
But, the better story, the angle that's far more attractive, is that Tebow is winning and giving the credit to God. Actually, that story isn't even sexy enough--you know, a humble football player who gives thanks to the Creator for the ability to play football and such.
But, saying that God is actually making Tebow win, is a far more attractive story. It allows sports reporters and marketers to come up with cute names for Tebow like, the "Mile High Messiah," or "God's Quarterback." (Remember, what happened to the Dallas Cowboys when they were dubbed "God's Team?" I'm just saying.)
Christians know that God intercedes on our behalf and protects us and comforts us. Christians also know and believe in the power of prayer--that through prayer all things can become possible. But Christians also know that the Creator provides blessings and prosperity for the just as well as the unjust. Matthew 5:45.
Tebow is winning for sure. He also appears to be sincere with his faith, humble to a fault, and even careful with how he characterizes his win streak.
But, I prefer to believe that the Creator isn't in the business of fixing professional football games against and between marginal teams. Tebow's win streak is no miracle.
But it sure sounds good.
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