Currently I am watching the series “The NFL’s 100 Greatest Players,” and it is one, to say the least, that is full of controversy as most people disagree with the placement of many of the players. However, if you watch the series you would note the multiple similarities and differences that mark every one of these gridiron greats.
Some had long careers, some were cut short by injury, many had multiple championships, some only one, sadly many had none. You could see some that stayed with one team for their entire career while some were journeymen that played for multiple teams. Despite all of the differences, however, there seemed to be a common denominator linking these men and that was their passion to play the game of football. In that passion there was a consistency with most of those top 100 that should inspire others to follow them.
I lost track of how many of these players made it into the Hall of Fame but of each one that did it was said they are enshrined eternally. Whether it is movies, music, sports or entertainment the reality is that as much as we love the mystique of these personalities their works are short-lived in light of eternity.
Every one of us will stand before our maker to give an account of our deeds and it will be considered hay, wood and stubble, or precious metals and valuable gems. Worldly accomplishments are nice but really, when it is all said and done, it is hearing well done thou good and faithful servant; anything else just won’t matter. Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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