The real "Super Bowl" isn't over yet. And it has nothing to do with football, half time entertainment or even fireworks. This game is being played out for the hearts and minds of men, women and children all over the world. The risks are great, but so is the reward. It's the game of Life and death; the battle between good and evil, love verses hate. The goal is to help restore the Kingdom of heaven, and to take back what the enemy has stolen. This is all accomplished through the love and power of the heavenly Father.
The Lord says, it's not over; the real Super Bowl is not over—in fact for some it's just begun. It's a battle between the flesh and the spirit, a conflict between the forces of darkness and the Sons of Light, whose coach is Jesus Christ and their owner—the heavenly Father. This is all being played out on the field of planet Earth, and all creation is waiting for the outcome of this game.
There is a great crowd of witnesses cheering for the Sons of Light from heavenly bleachers, among them are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; and all the saints of old, plus Jesus Christ himself. They are seated at the right hand of the Father who's watching too, and they're cheering, encouraging and praying for them not to give up.
Many people have thought the game was too long or difficult, and others have stumbled and fallen away, some have wondered if it's really worth it, or if they could ever win, and at times we even felt like giving up or quitting. But we didn't, even when we fell down. There was something deep down inside of us that made you and I get up and try again and again. It was the Faith of Abraham and the will that goes beyond all logic or reason, an inner strength that makes us who we really are and empowers us to rise to the occasion. We are the sons of God and we terrify our enemy, satan and his wimpy cohorts—because we know the Truth.
The game's not over, but the outcome has been already determined, says the Lord. Our opponents have been defeated and we are the champions. We have already won and been given a victor's crown as we lift up our trophy, Jesus Christ. Plus we get to wear a ring that can never be stolen or taken away. The victory is ours in Christ Jesus and the heavenly Father is very pleased and proud to call us His sons and daughters.
Can you see that? Can you believe it? When you're in Christ, you're already sitting at the right hand of the Father, along with your brothers and sisters. There is no time or space in Christ. They're all watching and waiting, praying and cheering for us and for the next generation who will also be players and participators in the greatest Super Bowl of all.
Comment: I have nothing against watching football, but I've learned to find better things to do. So I didn't watch Super Bowl XLVI this time, because I chose to go to a Sunday night prayer meeting instead; where the real battles are often fought and won. It was there that the Lord told me, "The games not over, it's just begun. And the good news is you're on the winning side." I also share those words with my friends in Christ.
