Recently I came across some facts concerning the Super Bowl that I thought you might find interesting.

• Over 1 billion people will watch the Super Bowl
• There will be 100,000 visitors to Tampa
• The game will be broadcast in over 230 countries and some 35 languages
• It will mean 3 to 4 million dollars to the Tampa economy

In terms of media

• One 30-second commercial spot will cost $2.6 million
• 1.5 million television sets will be sold in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl
• The Super Bowl in the largest home party event of the year
• It is the second largest food-consuming event after Thanksgiving.

During Super Bowl week, people will spend the following

• Tortilla chips – $10.2 million
• Light beer – $9.2 million
• Regular beer – $8.7 million
• Potato Chips – $7.8 million
• Frozen pizza  $7.3 million
• Other beverages -  $5.5 million
• Soft drinks – $7.7 million
• Mexican salsa – $5.3 million
• Ice cream – $4.7 million

The Super Bowl is a big deal in every way…but at the end of the day, it is only a game.

During this final week of preparation, as we look forward to Super Bowl Sunday, what we are talking about carries so much more importance because our task is to seek to introduce the gospel to as many people as we possibly can.  As you prepare and as you invite and as you pray…let’s keep this on the front burner this week.