So today saw the final of the world reknown Currie Cup rugby final. This prestigous tournament as known to deliver games of the highest caliber. For the South African players competing in this event, it is like as test match on almost every weekend. So today saw the Vodacom Blue Bulls travelling to Durban (SA) to take on the home side, The Sharks. Both these teams have a long history of difficult battles against one another and today proved to be no different.
Anyway, the game was played hard, fast and fair with almost none altecations between players leading to disciplinary action by the referee. The Sharks came out winners of the match and hosted the trophy for the 5th time in the long history. After the game, the captains of both teams, along with other players were interviewed by the broadcasting company.
What stood out for me was the openess and willingness of the hard men, these tough players, to up front and before anything else, to thank the Lord for the talents He has blessed them with, for the game that he allowed them to play and for keeping them safe during the game. This was really awesome to see and hear and acknowledging that your sporting talent and the opportunities you have been given to showcase it, comes from God, is absolutely awesome. Once again I am not always sure if, as sportsmen and women, coaches and managers, we realise the opportunity we have to show and share our faith.
Nice one guys! It is really not about who won, but rather about how we competed, how we used our talents and skills and if we were prepared to share our religion to the outer ends of the world.
Keep well & God Bless
SB
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