The Game's Not Over

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The Game’s Not Over

Nine years ago, the football world witnessed one of the most memorable games ever.  The New England Patriots turned a seemingly hopeless situation into the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.

The hoopla here in the Northeast was inescapable, but a neighbor of mine oddly cringed when I mentioned the game.  He explained, “The Pats were so far behind!  I didn’t want to see them lose, so I changed the channel and dozed off.”

He woke up an hour later to his phone buzzing madly.  Every message said the same thing: the Patriots had won!  He had missed the whole comeback.

I commiserated with him and thought about how easily that can happen on a spiritual level.

We know God can do the impossible, but when circumstances look bleak, discouragement can set in quickly.  Maybe it’s a struggling marriage, a difficult job, or a strained relationship.  Disappointment drains our resolve.  We lose hope and “change the channel” — assuming the outcome has already been decided.

But with God, the game is not over.  Job 42:2 says, “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you.” 

He’s still on the field, still writing the story, and still capable of a comeback no one saw coming.  Faith keeps us watching, so stay tuned. The final score may look very different than you expect.


- Ron Reid