Jose Mourinho worship

Hello peeps, this little blog is simply a response to the picture seen on the left.

As the 'Special One' arrived back in Milan the response at the airport was breathtaking! After a victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final the reaction of fans was one of worship. It is almost 40 years since Inter Milan was in the European Cup final and Jose had led his team in a defensive master class. Well done Inter Milan, well done Jose.

The words of Pilate as Jesus stood before the crowd seemed very appropriate for the above picture...'Behold the man.'(John 19:5)

Pilate's declaration as he presented Jesus wearing a crown of thorns and purple robe to the crowd was miscalculated at best. For Jesus was much more than a man, Jesus was both man and God, the mystery of the incarnation is perhaps seem best at this moment before His death. Fully God, yet surrendering His divine power and authority.

Jose Mourinho on the other hand is not divine. Jose Mourinho isn't Jesus, he isn't perfect and a 'touch of the hem of his garment' will not bring with it any special blessing. Of course he does not claim to be Jesus, however to adoring fans the self proclaimed 'Special One' walks a very fine line. The scenes of worship in the airport are the response of an emotional night of football but in the cool light of day, Jose and all his fans must plant their feet firmly on the ground. He is a man.

The passion of football fans the world over will be seen in the coming months in South Africa during the World Cup. Young and old will be glued to television screens wearing the colour of their favourite team. Let's all enjoy it but don't get carried away... No player or manager is perfect and there are much more important things that deserve our attention and worship.