Late in the game, miles ahead of Denver, Pederson gave Wentz a much-deserved rest and put in Foles. We sat down, second-string style. But then some folks in the crowd started chanting "Nick Foles, Super Bowls!" I couldn't help but laugh, first at the unceasing hope of Philadelphia fans - our resounding surety of an upcoming Super Bowl - and then this ridiculous fantasy that a back-up quarterback could even possibly bring us there. Of course Foles proved my laughing laughable that game - it all was a bit surreal to see.
And now here we are... Nick Foles, Super Bowls, indeed.
All week long, Philly fans were able to face their days, with every difficulty, challenge, and annoyance that may have came their way, with the sure and steady statement of :
"It's OK...the Eagles are going to the Super Bowl!"
"It's OK...the Eagles are going to the Super Bowl!"
It could put a hope-filled spin on just about anything... because how often do you get to say it and really, truly know it?
As a Philly follower, this kind of victory isn't something we get to confidently or constantly declare. But this week, we did.
What joy this week for Philadelphia. But what joy this life for me.
1 Corinthians 15:57... "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
As a Jesus follower, we have victory always and victory over all.
What us fans get to feel right now temporarily, is given to us times a million in Christ eternally.
We have a hope, but also a sure victory, giving us an overwhelming and unending joy!
So sure, whatever comes our way this week - it's alright, them birds are going to the Super Bowl!
But whatever comes our way this life, it's more than alright! God's already given us the victory.
He is worthy of my praise, trust, & gratitude and I'm a confident fan for always.
