For those of you reading this from North America, the Indianapolis Colts pursuit of perfection in the National Football League (NFL)… Gridiron, for all you “kiwis,” which as the fan-atics will preach to you, is technically a description related to the field they play on, will not be anything of the newsworthy variety.

However, for those from New Zealand, if you are not a fan of the US Sports scene, or don’t have cable, such may be news for you, even if still don’t really care to know about it!

Just humour yourself some more, as what has just recently transpired has left the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only undefeated team in NFL history, providing this team, which celebrates each year that their record goes unmatched, with yet another reason to celebrate this time of the year!

If you would like to read an article about this, here is an overview on the ESPN site!

While I am a fan of the play and precision of Peyton Manning, and the Indianapolis Colts in general, with the likes of Tony Dungy being involved historically, and as a fellow follower of Christ, who wouldn’t be… I can just see every other Christian supporting another team ready to give plenty of reasons why not… particularly any Baltimore fans of old out there!

What I am not a fan of, however, is their new coach’s decision to rest some key personnel in the 3rd quarter, with a six point lead, only to see this lead, and their unbeaten season go up in smoke!

One can only imagine in a NZ context, how this would go down if this happened in an All Black Test Match.  Such a decision would make the recent move to rotation look like a God-send!

Finish Strongly… there’s a sermon in there… following the example in 2 Tim. 4:6-8… and an important encouragement in our pursuits where we very often, and very easily begin with infectious zeal, only for these thoughts and plans to die a very lonely, and very uneventful death.

When you are doing something worthwhile, persevere in your pursuits under the Son!

For the Fame of His Name

Man of Spin