Chaplain’s Chat

Earlier this week the Kansas City Chiefs won the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl for the second time in four years. Australian interest in the game was perhaps higher than usual, with two Australian players playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Left tackle, Jordan Mailata and punter, Arryn Sippos were the third and fourth Australians to feature in an NFL decider.

After the game, the Most Valuable Player was awarded to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. There are five principal players on the offensive line whose job it is to protect the quarterback, including the left tackle. Of course, it is a team game and while the quarterback may get all the awards, they can’t do it without their offensive line. It was interesting that after the game some people were calling Patrick Mahomes the greatest NFL player to have played (even better than one Tom Brady!) No doubt the experts will continue to debate the matter.

We are quick to try and work out who is the best in any particular category. The best sportsperson, the best musician, the one with the most money, or the one with the most ‘likes.’ As we continue to look through the book of Acts in Chapel, we read that Peter in speaking to the crowd declares that Jesus is the ‘greatest.’ As Acts 2:36 says: “Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Jesus is declared as Lord and coming from God himself, this is compelling indeed.

Reverend A Benn
Chaplain