Peter, James and John are college athletes?!

Everybody has something in their life that brings them enjoyment. Some people enjoy watching birds early in the morning. Taking a walk on a nice spring day makes some people smile. Still others somehow find enjoyment reading the Harry Potter books. For me...watching college football is the apex of good ol' fashion fun.

What could be better than athletes giving all their energy and heart for the satisfaction of victory? When I watch college football, I smile. It is amazing to watch someone perform the sport with perfection. I think the reason I am so infatuated with college football is the simple reason: they can do what I can't. Thats the reason so many kids love a man who has super strength, can fly, and wears spandex. Superman can do everything a young boy can only dream about. It is a thing of beauty when a quarterback executes a perfect pass to a wide receiver streaking down the sideline or when a linebacker stuffs a running back on the one-yard-line on fourth and goal. I love college football.

Lately, I have had the 12 Apostles on my mind. I am in my third year of Bible College training. The Apostles were with Jesus for three years before he was crucified, resurrected, and ascended to Heaven. They basically had three intense years of learning with Jesus. I am in the same boat as the Apostles, but will I be ready after my schooling to lead God's people, particularly the youth? The Apostles stepped up to the challenge as shown at Pentecost.

Just as I admire college football athletes, I admire the 12 Apostles and their work for the kingdom. But I shouldn't admire them because they did what i cannot. Sometimes I get in the mindset that I won't be able to do great things for God like the Twelve, but i know that with perseverance, hard work, and LOTS of prayer I one day will be able to be a shepherd to a lost flock. Peter, James, and John were great men, but they aren't college football athletes...they were just men who were willing to be used by God.

By the way, the Kansas Jayhawk football team is 1-0 baby! Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU!