The GOAT
He is called "The GOAT" of NFL quarterbacks, the "Greatest Of All Time."
Tom Brady has many stats to back up the title, including 7 Super Bowl rings.
The latest ring he earned as he led his Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in
Super Bowl LV, at the "ripe old age" (in NFL player standards) of 43.
Back in 2005 after Brady led the New England Patriots to their and his third
Super Bowl win, CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft interviewed Brady.
During the interview, Kroft asked Brady to reflect on his successes: "This
whole experience -- this whole upward trajectory -- what have you learned
about yourself? What kind of an effect does it have on you?"
In his response, Brady said, "Why do I have three Super Bowl rings, and
still think there's something greater out there for me? I mean, maybe a lot
of people would say, 'Hey man, this is what is.' I reached my goal, my
dream, my life. Me, I think: '.It's gotta be more than this. I mean this
can't be what it's all cracked up to be. I mean I've done it. I'm 27. And
what else is there for me?"
"What's the answer?" asked Kroft.
Brady responded, "I wish I knew. I wish I knew."
Now in 2021, after winning a record 7 Super Bowls, I wonder if Brady is
still asking these questions and searching for answers. I hope so.
Mr. Brady, I think there is something greater out there for you. It's not
about what you know, but WHO you know.
The "Who" that can answer these deep questions in life is Jesus Christ.
Yes, I am a preacher and I'm supposed to say that. But if I don't believe
it, I'd better not be preaching it.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He came to this earth to
reveal God to us, and to pay the price for our sins by dying on the cross.
He did this so that we can be forgiven of our sins and live eternally with
Him in heaven.
And, Mr. Brady, I believe that He is the Answer to your questions about what
life is all about.
I believe Jesus when He said, "I have come that you may have life and have
it more abundantly" (John 10:10). Jesus is the key to the abundant life now
and eternal life to come. The abundant life now is experienced through the
spiritual blessings that Jesus gives to us when we submit our lives to Him -
blessings such as forgiveness, peace that surpasses understanding, joy that
isn't based on circumstances, a love that doesn't quit, and hope that
extends beyond this life.
Mr. Brady, I hope you are still searching and I hope that you will
investigate Jesus. Read about Jesus in the Gospel accounts. Observe His
life and teachings. If you study His life and teachings with an open heart
and mind, I believe you will reach the same conclusion that I and many
others have reached: Jesus is the Greatest Person Who has ever lived on this
earth. And although it cost His life, Jesus offers the greatest gifts to
all who will accept them on His terms: the abundant life now and eternal
life to come.
Here is how we accept His offer, according to the ones that Jesus
commissioned to share the Good News: God will save and give eternal life to
those who place their faith and trust in Jesus (Acts 16:30-31), turn from
their sins in repentance (Acts 17:30-31), confess Jesus before men (Romans
10:9-10), and are baptized (immersed) into Christ for the forgiveness of
sins (Acts 2:38). God will continue to cleanse from sin those who continue
to follow His Word (1 John 1:7-9).
Mr. Brady (and anyone else reading this article), I believe abundant life
and eternal life are found in Jesus. Please see for yourself. I believe
you'll find something greater than winning 7 Super Bowls.
-- David A. Sargent
* Information gleaned from "Transcript: Tom Brady, Part 3" from 60 Minutes,
www.cbsnews.com.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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