TEBOW

I like pulling for Tebow!! He is a young man who is willing to fight the system no matter the cost.  You do not have to search very far to read or hear all the reasons he is not a conventional NFL quarterback.  The cool thing is he is not trying to fit in anyones mold.  He is just trying to be who he is and do what ever it takes for the Broncos to win.  The pressure to fit into the system and conform has to be GREAT!  Tebow has a different skill set that is about transforming not conforming.  In the land of the free that makes most people uncomfortable.   The systems (religious, political, commerce and even sports) is about conforming ("it's a copycat league") not transforming.

A man named Jesus came on the earth to transform in the grandest fashion.  Jesus stood in the way of the self righteous system of His day.  He ushered in a new life of loving your enemies and being good to those who the system of that day discarded.  Jesus was all about transforming and not conforming.  The religious system didn't just kick Jesus out IT hung him on the cross!!

So just like Tebow I am pulling for you!!!  You have been called to transform your world for FATHER'S KINGDOM.  One of my favorite guys to quote is Andy Taylor, he says "many have tried and many have died" in regards to fighting the systems of the world.  Let us live the life that Jesus and others died for.

Oh, one more thing, GO TEBOW!!

Simple Minded vs Simplicity

The Bible says to not forget the simplicity that is found in a relationship with Jesus.  In this relationship with Jesus we are always being matured.  Simplicity in Christ means we have or are going through the fire of life and are learning what it is like to be "Christ like".  We are persevering through the trials of life.  Getting knocked down and humbled so we can find our identity that is in Christ.  It is a workout, a test of will and strength to find the simplicity that is in Christ.

Being simple minded is not simplicity.  Simple minded means I stay in my state of weakness.  That I make excuses for my attitude and actions.  Being simple minded allows me to shift blame to others, when the circumstances where prearranged for my maturity.  Our Father allows us to be confronted by circumstances to be dependent upon a relationship with Jesus and others.  In these relationships I find Him.

Being childish is simple minded.  Being child like is simplicity.  One speaks of being selfish, immature and entitled.  The other speaks of giving, forgiving, trusting, and loving.  If we choose to be moved from childish to child like we can expect to be challenged.  We will be confronted with our own attitude and actions.  Our Father will reveal our heart to us.  We will be transformed from religion, rebellion and indifference into a sonship.  The process is open for us all to enter and the choice is always ours.