He is called “The GOAT” of NFL quarterbacks, the “Greatest Of All Time.”  Tom Brady has many stats to back up the title, including 7 Super Bowl rings.  The latest ring he earned as he led his Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, at the “ripe old age” (in NFL player standards) of 43.

Back in 2005 after Brady led the New England Patriots to their and his third Super Bowl win, CBS 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft interviewed Brady.

During the interview, Kroft asked Brady to reflect on his successes:  “This whole experience -- this whole upward trajectory -- what have you learned about yourself?  What kind of an effect does it have on you?”

In his response, Brady said, “Why do I have three Super Bowl rings, and still think there's something greater out there for me?  I mean, maybe a lot of people would say, ‘Hey man, this is what is.’  I reached my goal, my dream, my life.  Me, I think: ‘…It's gotta be more than this.  I mean this can't be what it's all cracked up to be.  I mean I've done it.  I'm 27.  And what else is there for me?”

“What's the answer?” asked Kroft.

Brady responded, “I wish I knew.  I wish I knew.”

Now in 2021, after winning a record 7 Super Bowls, I wonder if Brady is still asking these questions and searching for answers.  I hope so.

Mr. Brady, I think there is something greater out there for you.  It’s not about what you know, but WHO you know.

The “Who” that can answer these deep questions in life is Jesus Christ.

Yes, I am a preacher and I’m supposed to say that.  But if I don’t believe it, I’d better not be preaching it.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He came to this earth to reveal God to us, and to pay the price for our sins by dying on the cross.  He did this so that we can be forgiven of our sins and live eternally with Him in heaven.

And, Mr. Brady, I believe that He is the Answer to your questions about what life is all about.

I believe Jesus when He said, “I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).  Jesus is the key to the abundant life now and eternal life to come.  The abundant life now is experienced through the spiritual blessings that Jesus gives to us when we submit our lives to Him – blessings such as forgiveness, peace that surpasses understanding, joy that isn’t based on circumstances, a love that doesn’t quit, and hope that extends beyond this life.

Mr. Brady, I hope you are still searching and I hope that you will investigate Jesus.  Read about Jesus in the Gospel accounts.  Observe His life and teachings.  If you study His life and teachings with an open heart and mind, I believe you will reach the same conclusion that I and many others have reached: Jesus is the Greatest Person Who has ever lived on this earth.  And although it cost His life, Jesus offers the greatest gifts to all who will accept them on His terms: the abundant life now and eternal life to come.

Here is how we accept His offer, according to the ones that Jesus commissioned to share the Good News: God will save and give eternal life to those who place their faith and trust in Jesus (Acts 16:30-31), turn from their sins in repentance (Acts 17:30-31), confess Jesus before men (Romans 10:9-10), and are baptized (immersed) into Christ for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38).  God will continue to cleanse from sin those who continue to follow His Word (1 John 1:7-9).

Mr. Brady (and anyone else reading this article), I believe abundant life and eternal life are found in Jesus.  Please see for yourself.  I believe you’ll find something greater than winning 7 Super Bowls.

-- David A. Sargent

* Information gleaned from “Transcript: Tom Brady, Part 3” from 60 Minutes, www.cbsnews.com.

David A. Sargent, Minister

Church of Christ at Creekwood 
1901 Schillinger Rd. S.
Mobile, Alabama  36695

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