Alabama cruised through the season crushing opponents--mercilessly--and they came into the last game against Auburn, no slouches at #4. On the very last play of regulation time, with the score knotted at 28 a piece, Alabama Coach Nick Saban argued for just one more second. He challenged the last call and justifiably got his last second. To everyone's shock, he sent a red-shirted freshman out on the field to kick a 56 yard field goal--how much do you believe in miracles? Now, now you would think that Saban had milked the last second for his advantage--right? And hey, the kid did get his foot into it. But the tables turned as it was fielded and then run back for a 100yd game winning touchdown. Saban had fielded his over-sized linemen to protect the kick (the last one was blocked)--so his advantage turned into sudden disadvantage and demise.
The first season of Advent begins with an emphasis on the second coming. Jesus tells how everything in the world will be turned on its ears--the game will suddenly change--and all that people trust will be overthrown but God and God's Kingdom. He says that the Kingdom is the only game in town to bet on...the only team to join. Ask Nick Saban....
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