That may sound like a silly question, following the Baltimore Ravens super bowl victory this past Sunday night. However, I ask it because the comments by some, including the Ravens most vocal player, make it sound as though God was on the Ravens side. I was also cheering for the Ravens, but only because the player whose life story was seen on the "Blind Side" is on the Ravens (just don't focus on the fact that he no longer is the one who protects the quarterback's blind side!). Enough about my fandom. The question is: Did God cheer for them?
Ray Lewis, the Baltimore Ravens, retiring, linebacker has made several comments about God and gives glory to Him (that part is good). But, I noticed that some of his comments beg the question about how God is involved in the winner of the Super Bowl. He quoted some Scripture about "being more than conquerers", from the book of Romans. The problem is that the passage, and most of the ones he refers to, has to do with God's sovereignty in the life of all believers; and it refers to spiritual issues rather than our winning athletic events.
What about the professing believers on the 49ers team, including those with tattoos of Bible verses on their bodies? Why didn't God cheer for them? I think it is dangerous and deceptive when athletes or anyone claims that God wanted their particular team to win. God is all about His glory, sanctifying those who already follow Him, and brining others to Him that do not yet believe. He is not, however, looking to win followers because He caused their favorite team to win. He is looking for followers who will keep their eyes on Christ even if their team never wins.
The super bowl was a great game, Ray Lewis is a great player; and all Ravens fans should celebrate. Just make sure we don't bring God down to our level; and keep Him in His rightful place.
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