As Christians, we must surrender ourselves so that we may follow Christ.
For many of us, however, nothing is more difficult to surrender than our grief.
Friday on the social media platform X, college football legend and prominent ChristianTim Tebowprovided a model by announcing his father’s death in a tone of joy and hope.
“Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home!” Tebow wrote. “Many will say sorry for your loss but the truth is he’s not lost, we know exactly where he is. He’s home. Forever!”
As a University of Florida sophomore in 2007, Tebow won theHeisman Trophy, awarded to the best player in college football.
Most Americans, however, undoubtedly recognize him first and foremost as a Christian. On X, he showed why.
“I asked him last week what he looked forward to most about Heaven,” Tebow added, referring to his father Bob Tebow, “and he simply said, ‘Jesus.'”
According toThe Gainesville Sunof Florida, Bob Tebow had battled Parkinson’s disease since 2016. He was also recently confined to a wheelchair. He died at age 78.
Rather than dwell on his suffering and grief, however, the football legend celebrated his father’s joy.
“He couldn’t wait to seeJesusface to face,” Tebow continued. “Praise God that his wait is over. Death has been swallowed up in victory. He’s healed and whole now. So we don’t mourn as those with no hope. See you soon Dad!”
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