Metro Voice News Celebrating Faith, Family & Community
Although the Kansas City Chiefs lost the Super Bowl on Sunday, they are winning at what matters most. Tavia Hunt, wife of team owner Clark Hunt, recently shared her faith in an Instagram post.
“Overwhelmed,” she wrote. “That’s the word that comes to mind when we reflect on the lavish grace, favor, and faithfulness of God. I’ve said it before: I don’t think God cares about football, but he cares deeply about people.”
The Hunts prayed as Clark took over leadership of the team from his father, the late Lamar Hunt. “We began praying I Chronicles 4:10 and committing the team to the Lord,” she wrote. “Shortly after, Clark hired Andy Reid, and God brought the Reids to Kansas City at just the right time. The Chiefs hadn’t been to a Super Bowl in 50 years, and the closest we got was losing to the Bills in the AFC Championship in 1993.”
In 2020, The Chiefs overcame a double-digit deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl. “Since that victory, we’ve witnessed incredible revival across this country and the world,” Tavia wrote. “College and NFL players are boldly proclaiming their faith, and there is an incredible revival happening on college campuses God is on the move, life is short and we know that we are to use this platform for his glory.”
She is seeing fruit in many of the players’ lives. “Patrick Mahomes leads with humility and puts God first,” Tavia wrote. “Marcellus Casey, our team chaplain, pours into players and their families through weekly Bible studies and prayer. Many of our player –Drew Tranquill, Harrison Butker, Chris Jones, Nick Bolton, Trey Smith and more — openly share their faith, lifting each other up on and off the field.
“Times are uncertain, but one thing remains true: Jesus saves, and we all need more of him. In this historic moment, let’s not miss the person who changed history and gained the ultimate victory — the one Jesus won for us on the cross. Thanks be to God for all that He’s done and continues to do. To God be the glory!”
–Alan Goforth
