Tim Tebow honors father Bob Tebow’s religion and legacy after his demise

Former NFL quarterback and religion icon Tim Tebow is remembering his father not simply as a mother or father, however as a loyal Christian who professed his deep perception in God as much as his last moments on Earth.

The soccer legend and outspoken Christian introduced the demise of his father, Bob Tebow, in a moving LinkedIn post Friday during which he supplied a message rooted in hope, not loss.

“Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home,” Tebow wrote.

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“He’s healed and whole now,” Tebow added. “So we don’t mourn, as those with no hope.”

His father had been battling Parkinson’s illness and was identified in 2016, the previous Florida Gators quarterback introduced 10 years in the past. 

Tim Tebow shared a tribute to his father, Bob Tebow, after the elder Tebow died at age 78. (Tim Tebow/LinkedIn)

As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasised a special perspective formed by his beliefs.

“Many will say, ‘Sorry for your loss,’ but the truth is he’s not lost, we know exactly where he is. He’s home. Forever!” he wrote.

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Tebow recalled asking his father shortly earlier than his demise what he seemed ahead to most about heaven.

“He simply said, ‘Jesus,'” Tebow wrote. 

“He couldn’t wait to see Jesus face to face.”

Tim Tebow shared photographs of his father, Bob Tebow, together with particulars of one in all their last conversations. (Tim Tebow/LinkedIn)

Bob Tebow’s legacy prolonged far past his household, the Tim Tebow Foundation wrote in its personal tribute on LinkedIn. 

The group described him as a person dedicated to ministry work, together with years spent sharing the Gospel within the Philippines and serving to form the mission of the inspiration as a founding board member.

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“Mr. Tebow’s life was spent advancing the Kingdom of God,” the inspiration stated in an announcement, noting his “deep, unapologetic love of the Savior.”

The faith-based nonprofit, founded by Tim Tebow in 2010, works to carry “faith, hope and love” to susceptible communities all over the world, reflecting values that had been central to his father’s life. 

Tim Tebow mirrored on his father’s legacy of religion, household and ministry. (Tim Tebow/LinkedIn)

It focuses on efforts comparable to combating human trafficking, supporting orphan care and offering medical and particular wants ministry, in accordance with its web site.

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As tributes continued to roll in, many commenters echoed Tebow’s perspective, sharing their very own experiences with loss and describing grief as a mixture of disappointment and hope — with consolation within the perception that family members are “home” with Jesus.

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One follower of Tebow’s on LinkedIn wrote, “Beautiful and godly words. For those of us who are in Christ, death has no sting.”

Said one other, “It is so hard to watch our heroes go home. I’ll be praying for you, Tim.”

Even after his Parkinson’s analysis, Bob Tebow continued visiting youngsters in orphanages within the Philippines. (Tim Tebow/LinkedIn)

Another individual stated a remark, “Such a beautiful testament to your Dad. I never met him, but I’m sure he was an incredible man of faith as he raised you. I’ve been following you closely since college. You were the only pro athlete that I would root for, regardless of whatever team you played on. 

“You had been clearly referred to as to do greater than play soccer. Thanks to you and your Dad for being nice examples for Christ on this world. Prayers to you and your loved ones. Glad that your father is now house.”

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Tebow closed his own post with a deep message of faith about his father. 

“See you quickly, Dad,” he wrote.