Stacked Weekend

This weekend is quite unique in that three major sporting events (that I care about) are happening. 

• Saturday we have UFC 94 where BJ Penn attempts to simultaneously hold two championship belts for two weight-classes.
• Sunday starts off with the Australian Open Final with #1 vs. #2 (Federer vs. Nadal)
• Sunday ends with the contest of contests, the Superbowl.

When I watch humans do amazing feats in their individual sporting events I go through a series of emotions:

• “Man I wish I was taller”
• “Wow he’s retiring already, why he’s my age?!”
• “How in the world did he do that?!”

One thought also is that man was made in the image of God.  The athleticism and abilities of humans are from a blueprint that God has designed.  Does God take pleasure in God-hating, rebellious, sexually promiscuous athletes? Of course not.  However I can’t help but wonder that these athletes were made in the image of God.  There is a glory in their ability (not to be confused with their character) to do great things that echo the handiwork of their Creator.