With dark times obviously on the horizon, one of the few bright spots is religion, with salvation in the afterlife welcoming believers no matter what the trials and tribulations of today are. That bright spot popped into the news again with Jim Kelly, a former quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, converting to Christianity and getting baptized.
As background, Mr. Kelly played 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills between 1986 and 1996, during which time he played in four Super Bowls. He was, in recognition of the records he set while on the field, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
In any case, Mr. Kelly was baptized in the fall of 2023, as could be seen in a video of his baptism shared to his wife’s Instagram. In the video, Mr. Kelly can be heard saying, “Yes, I do,” when asked by the preacher if he loves Jesus, then getting baptized.
Captioning the powerful video, Jill Kelly, his wife, said, “The very best of Summer 2023.” She added, “Jim’s t-shirt says, ‘God’s Real.’ He is! I have witnessed God at work in this man’s life for over 30 years…and I can tell you that God isn’t just REAL, He is faithful, trustworthy, kind, loving, compassionate, powerful, gracious, GOOD, merciful, forgiving…and so so much MORE. He is immeasurably MORE than we can imagine! He is EVERYTHING!”
Continuing, she referenced a powerful verse from scripture, saying, “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27”
And, adding to that, she quoted another moving verse, saying, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20.”
Watch the video here:
In another post about the baptism, Jill said, “Jim wasn’t the only one baptized that day…one of his close friends, John, and my son-in-law Parker were baptized as well.…GOD IS AMAZING…He can do the impossible! He is still performing miracles…the greatest being the transformation of a person’s heart and life ❤️ Prayer is powerful!!”
She then spoke about baptism and its importance, saying, “For those wondering…here’s what I know and understand about baptism: * it’s biblical – Jesus is our example. He was dedicated to the Lord as a baby and baptized as an adult before starting His earthly ministry. * it’s an act of obedience – Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 * it’s an outward expression of an inward change of heart. A change of heart that comes through faith in Christ that only God can ultimately provide. * it’s a move of faith that unites us to Christ and his people.❤️”
And, again quoting scripture, she said, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Ephesians 3:20-21”
Featured image credit: screengrab from the embedded video