Move over Benny, time for a new song, it's now Tebow and the Jets!

Good Monday morning and welcome to a brand new work week, on this March 26, 2012. Sometimes God works in strange ways to accomplish a blessing. As many of you know, my wife was scheduled to retire at the end of April. She has been in a senior sales position for an upscale women's clothing store for many years. That particular store featured in many of the leading retail malls has been in financial trouble for years. They have tried just about every kind of change imaginable along with seemingly a new set of pressures on their associates each week. Last Thursday another major restructuring was announced. Part of this change eliminated certain positions corporate wide. That included my wife's position. She was let go immediately but offered a reasonable severance package which she would not have gotten had she worked until her retirement. See what I mean? She knows it had nothing to do with her performance since she has continuously been a leader in sales throughout her time there. My wife is a friend maker and that extends to her co-workers and her customers. Some of her customers have used her exclusively for ten years or more. When she left last Thursday evening the manager on duty was crying like a baby. She will be missed. I thank God for her testimony and the many times she has been able to encourage and support others through her position. She has been an example to us all and I am proud of her and all that she has accomplished. Pray for her as she transitions into a full time caretaker and caterer to all her husband's wants and wishes. You didn't expect me to not throw in a dream or two, did you?

It's official. Tim Tebow is now a player for the New York Jets. Peyton Manning will be the new quarterback for the Denver Broncos. The press conference announcing all of this was classic. The management at Denver along with Manning himself could not say enough good things about Tim. Alert. Anytime they go way out of their way to pour it on, it's time to watch out! Later I heard some of the Denver fans who were glad to see what they called the religious sideshow on its way out of town. Thousands of others didn't see it that way. Tim took the whole thing in stride. No surprise there. He knows that, no matter what, God is on His side, period. Some wonder if he will be able to deal with the world's most brightly lighted sports press where they chew new people up and spit them out. We will see. I hope he does well. I pray that he will continue to be a voice for the Gospel both on and off the field. I pray that God will continue to bless him and that He will keep him from harm. Many have commented that the 2011 season where Tebowmania swept the nation is not likely to be seen again. I actually hope that it will be repeated. I do know this. On the day when Denver was hoping that Manning would be the number one story everywhere in the world, well, it didn't exactly work out that way. Twitter is the most instantaneous of the social media networks and on that day it wasn't Manning or the Broncos, it was Tim Tebow who dominated those using Twitter to comment on this change. I say go Tebow and may God go with you, son. Amen.

I know there are those who will do just about anything to bring this young man down. They want to corrupt him in whatever way they can and get photos to send around the world. You don't think so? I remember hearing Dr. Billy Graham talk about when he began to become effective in his crusades. There were those who wanted to compromise him in whatever way possible especially with young beautiful ladies. His team took turns guarding his hotel room to make sure no set up took place. Sounds incredible? Think about it. Back in the day when Jesus came to town many of the sin businesses had to pack up and leave. That was more than enough incentive to stir up the forces of evil. This is not new. Jesus Himself was called all kinds of names by those threatened by His message. The Apostle Paul constantly had to deal with those attempting to mar his reputation and taint his testimony. This is the way of the world. It can happen to anyone. It can happen so quickly, in fact, for Bro. Tebow, it could happen faster than a New York minute. That time span was once described as how long it takes for a New York City driver to blow his horn after the light turns green. That fast. I do hope you all go out there and have yourself a remarkable Monday and may God add His blessings to it. Amen.       .....More later.