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Do we have to have Christ….like I guess Brett Favre has to have football??
Posted under Faith, Humor, Sports by Tug Taviano
So as I am physically(not wanting to put my eyes on any espn channel for the next week for this is all we will see), and emotionally(sad to see someone that was great, possibly not go out on top) annoyed by the appearance of this talk about Brett Favre making yet a possible 2nd comeback, I have thought of an intriguing twist to all of this!
First of all here is a quarterback who had retired once, drug himself out of retirement to try and place an impact on those that were close to him, fans of him and ultimately all of football, and that he did. Then he did it again, he retired a second time, and is now seeking another comeback…possibly…..I do not in any way shape or form think that this is going to end up the way that he hopes, but one thing is, he will go down swinging. I personally think that he was a great quarterback, but is making a mistake by coming back out of retirement for the 2nd time.
Then there is my savior, one who sort of like Brett, is a Hall of Famer, someone who walked this earth risking every bone in His body, literally, and no matter what anyone thought of Him, He was about His business, which was His Fathers! Then it happen it came time for Him to retire, and some wanted to see Him go, and few were fighting to keep him here (the majority cheering when He retired). His job was “done” so to say on this earth and frankly He did not need to accomplish anything else on this earth to remain the savior! Then it happened, He busted out of retirement and people completely questioned His coming back, wondering if it was really Him, How it could happened and whatnot….but face the truth, in His eyes and for us it needed to be done. Now this is completely where I believe this situation completely differs, When Christ comes back for the second time, it will be the most anticipated event of my lifetime, and I would never want to turn the channel away from it!! So needless to say, Christ’s coming out of retirement, will leave everybody without questions, while this Brett Favre situation has everyone including many sportscasters saying….STAY RETIRED we do not need you!!!
If there is one thing that I love about the Brett Favre situation, it is the fact that in Brett’s eyes, he has to have football. No matter what people are saying, no matter how many people who say stay retired (me included) or how much pain he is going through….he simply loves the game, and every aspect of it. No matter what is going on around him, it is not keeping him from what he has to do!!
So I pose the question, Do you have to have Christ, like I guess Brett Favre has to have football? Do you really not care what people think of you and if you became a spectacle in the world’s eyes,you would still desire to be HIS CHILD! Would you tuck your tail and go hide at a ranch in Mississippi, or would you explore every open door to make sure you are finishing the job that Christ has given you. Do you need Christ or is He just a commodity for you to have around.
It leads me to a verse that I recently came across in Luke 9:50 where it states Don’t stop him! Anyone who is not against you is for you! Which leads me to say there are people in this world even including satan that will rise against you, and there will be those who verbally poke at you about following Christ…..but those that are not against you are for you!!! You have more on your side than what you think!! Stop living in the world of retirement spiritually and come back for more, there is more to be done!!
But Brett…..stay retired, or at least pick a team that you have a chance at winning a super bowl with…but then again that is not you…you like to face every adversity in your life and slam it into the wall!! To that I say…win a championship for Uncle Gary, a long time Vikings fan!!




GREAT – GREAT BLOG…my mind on the last facebook comment went to : ” What if someone or satan told me I could NEVER speak about JESUS CHRIST again….I am not at Temple, TFC, Church or corporate ministry…I am 50…old, out of shape…no college degree…. Vikings, 1 person on a dock ? Africa – Green Bay – who cares… it is in Brett’s blood…JESUS CHRIST is in mine….so… I WONDER…..why I like Brett Farve so much ? Game on…it good for everyone else ? who cares… T -shirt – Vikings shirt…it is ball….I pray in Walmart – or where ever….it is JESUS CHRIST….how about a MVP ? smile…lol – your MOMMA !
Thanks! Amazing blog! (again) Thanks so much for opening my eyes even wider and helping others to look at things in a different manner! I appreciate that in many ways!