Last week there was an interesting article on ESPN.com (the link to the article is right here). In the article, Amare Stoudemire, PF formerly of the Phoenix Suns and now of the New York Knicks, was interviewed about his visit to Israel and his search for his Jewish roots. His mother side of the family is Jewish and he is tracing his roots back on her side of the family to confirm this.
The interesting part of this article was a quote that Stoudemire said. When talking about his upbringing, he said this: "I grew up in a very spiritual home. It's not about religion, it's about spirituality for me." A very interesting quote, and I would venture to say quite common in this postmodern society we live in. Personally I think Amare is half right. It's not about religion. However, where I would disagree is what it's about. It's about relationship. In both the Old and New Testament, God has (and still does) wanted relationship between people and Himself. We see this throughout the Old Testament reflected in the relationship between God and the Israelites. We see this in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who lived on this Earth and reflected the relationship God wants with His people and then died on the cross so that we can be able to have that relationship again without sin blocking our access.
I will say that I'm encouraged that Amare is looking. I hope that while he is looking, the Holy Spirit works on his heart and shows him that the Messiah has already come and that it can be more than just spirituality, but a relationship between him and the Father, through Jesus Christ.
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