I'm going to be honest. This was the first Super Bowl since "Da Bears" that I planned on intentionally not watching. At least back in 1986 I had an excuse since we were on the road (ironically they were playing the Patriots that day too. Something about New England and Super Sunday...) but this was for a totally different reason.
Maybe the wounds were still fresh from the whole "28-3" thing. (Note: If you don't know what I'm referring to, Google is your friend). Perhaps it was because I was burned out from a season filled with kneel down controversies to seeing superstars such as Aaron Rodgers to OBJ go down with injuries, I just felt...indifferent to what is about to happen in Minneapolis. But then, Philadelphia Eagles Tight End Zach Ertz had his media session and well, I'll just let him take it from here...
Matthew 28:19 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Whether it's on the gridiron, the classroom, the boardroom, or on the streets, we are all called to make disciples, people like us, everywhere we go. Each of us are given a platform, and with that platform comes a great responsibility. Who are you pattering after yourself? Who is the Timothy to your Paul? Perhaps there is someone that is mentoring you. If so, take in every word and deed to heart.
The greatest mark we can leave on this planet is shaping someone from the next generation to carry on our legacy. It doesn't have to be family, it could be that wayward child that the rest of the world has ignored, or it could be someone close to you. Whomever that is, discern how you can bring them up to be the leaders of tomorrow.
So with apologies to all of my Falcons faithful, for today it's #FlyEaglesFly!
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