Tim Tebow - Credit: Jeffrey Beall on Flickr.com
Earlier this week, when I woke for my daughter’s 4 am feeding, I started thinking about Tim Tebow. Why? I have no idea. Maybe it had something to do with the recent playoff win against the Pittsburgh Steelers combined with a brief article that I read the night before regarding his response to quarterback Jake Plummer stating he wanted him to limit the Jesus talk. (This happened back in November and Adam had sent me a video link of the interview, but I forgot to watch it. Click here to read about Tebow’s response – amazing!) All I know, is that a lot of connections and revelations were going on in my mind at a time I am usually half asleep…
As I was thinking about these things, I realized that Tim Tebow would be the perfect person to feature for this month’s Dreamer in the Spotlight post. He, without a doubt, is focused on doing whatever God’s will is for his life and is not fazed by what others’ say about him. He was told he wouldn’t be successful in the NFL, but look where he is right now in only his second year. He has people who talk trash about him, but he continues to possess a noticeable joy and unashamedly expresses his faith. He does a lot of volunteer work and has his own Tim Tebow Foundation. He has worked hard and kept his priorities in order.
Later that same morning, when I was getting ready for work, I noticed a quarter on the counter in the bathroom. I picked it up and looked at the front to see the words that I already knew were printed there: “In God We Trust.” I don’t think it is a coincidence that the NFL is at its peak in popularity right now and God is working through a Heisman trophy winning quarterback to turn America’s attention back towards Him. Adam told me that he heard that more people watched last weekend’s wildcard playoff game between Denver and Pittsburgh than any NFL game last season, besides the Superbowl. In addition, so many people started researching verse John 3:16 that it trended on Google. (And no, I don’t think the 316 total passing yards or 31.6 average yards per pass are coincidences either.)
Is Tim Tebow too radical? I think it says a lot about the state of our country, when a man is getting so much attention for publicly giving God gratitude for all his blessings and for doing so many self-less acts. It says many of us Christians aren’t radical enough. We aren’t shining bright enough and unafraid to live a life uncommon. Tebow has been an inspiration to those of us who haven’t had enough courage to stand up for our faith or pursue our dreams. Some of you reading this may be thinking that I’m too radical right now. If believing that God has a plan for each one of us and that miracles do happen makes me extreme, then yes, I’m radical – and proud of it! I need to continue to step up my level of faith and “radical-ness,” especially after reading Psalm 34.
Below are some quotes and verses that came into my mind in the midst of thinking about all this Tebow stuff…
“Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.” -Basil King
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” -Philippians 4:13
“With God, all things are possible.” -Matthew 19:26
Tim Tebow should give each of us the confidence to not be afraid to show others who we truly are. We all have talents that God has given us to make the world a better place. We all have been given a role to aid humanity. Tebow has definitely been an inspiration to Adam to be bolder and work harder. He wrote a song last summer, simply and powerfully, titled, “Jesus.” I woke Adam up after my 4 am revelation to tell him that I felt God was wanting him to share this song. So please check out the YouTube video “Jesus” by Adam Lee and you’ll see what I mean…
God bless!
A Dreamer's Wife 
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