Remain in Faith and Remember What You Accomplish is through God's Work

"Let what you heard from the beginning remain in you.
If what you heard from the beginning remains in you
then you will remain in the Son and in the Father." 1 Jn 2:24.

This book is written to dissuade dissension among a community of believers. Still it seems to apply to a child born into a family where he or she is taught from the beginning to believe in God and in Jesus, his only son. This simple faith was first and foremost taught in the home and family of Tim Tebow. This young man who has become an inspiration both on and off the football field has accomplished great things. Throughout his 4 years as a football star at the University of Florida, he has remained faithful to these core beliefs and publicly shared and acknowledged this faith. The University of Florida is a typical college campus full of fun and temptation yet this exceptional young man has remained grounded in his faith and an example to many. His parents must be extremely proud of his accomplishments and not only those related to football.

Last night as has been his custom, he wore the numbers of a scripture passage inscribed under his eyes. The verse chosen was from Ephesians 2:8-10: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

In spite of all his accomplishments, he freely accepts that they are a gift from God. This simple faith filled gratitude made humbly and without the cocky attitude that easily could have grown in someone so young and so successful is refreshing. As a mother myself, I too hope for my children that they will remain grounded in a basic Christian faith. Though I am quite a few years older, I too believe that I can learn a lot from this young man. Remain in faith and remember that it is through God working in us that we grow and accomplish what God has ordained for us in this life