Jul 5, 2009
A Life Lost
Former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was found shot dead late Saturday night. McNair who was only 36 was found dead alongside a woman whom is being called a “friend” of McNair’s, Sashel Kazemi. McNair who was a three time pro-bowler may be best known for his drive of the Tennessee Titans against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV in the last minute of the game where the Titans came up one yard short of sending the game into overtime. During times like this many people will speculate about the life that McNair led and will remember the great things that he did on the field.
However, as Christians it is important that we take opportunities such as this to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. In a world as lost as this, it is essential that The Good News is shared with those in search of it. In times of hardship and trouble Christians can lean on Psalm 18:2-6:
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me; the cords of Sheol entangled me;the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.
The truth of the Gospel is that Jesus paid for our sins with his life. Nothing we can ever do in this world will ever be enough to repay the debt that we owe. As details will continue to emerge McNair and Kazemi will be cast into different spotlights. No matter what the outcome of the investigation, it is important for Christians to remember that our life here on earth is short, it is only in God we can find our refuge and no matter what things come our way we can call upon the Lord and He will hear us.
