I don’t remember who originated the statement of “snatching defeat from the jaws of victory”, but that’s what happened at Super Bowl 49 last Sunday night!

My team, the Seattle Seahawks, was going to win.  The ‘Hawks had several downs to cross the stripe and they had one of the best running backs in the NFL.  Hand him the ball and the trophy belongs to Seattle.

But that’s NOT what happened.  Seattle opts for a pass play on the goal line and the ball is intercepted by the football deflating New England Patriots – end of game and end of story.

I wouldn’t want to be in the head coach’s shoes today.  Or, in the offensive coordinator’s shoes.  Or, in the quarterback’s cleats. Or, own a Seattle Seahawks jersey. Or, live in Seattle.

My takeaway is that things or situations that LOOK like they’re a sure thing often aren’t.

That’s another reason why I’ve put my trust in God – I don’t need to know all that’s going on, I just need to know He knows!

Blessings!

Pastor Mark