Hail to a champion

I am an unabashed tennis fan. My wife, Pauline, plays a mean game and has been a pillar of the local club for the last thirty years. Some time ago we adopted a second son called Roger; Roger Federer that is.
Since 2002 we have followed his career with more than avid interest including one of his most memorable games today at Wimbledon.
He lost in five sets to Novak Djockovic but he will ever be the champion in our hearts and in the hearts of millions of others as well.
I am not privy to Roger's personal faith but the man exhibits all the qualities that the Bible lauds as characteristics worthy of emulation.
Generosity in praise of others, self control,tenacity of purpose, striving for excellence in his profession, courage in adversity, faithfulness in his marriage, love of his wife and children, humility in the exercise of his genius and all put on display on a billion T.V. screens around the world.
Praise the Lord for the gift of Roger Federer to the world of 'wannabes' like me who can still dream when they watch a genius at work.

Jubilate 

Ian