I admit it -- I watched some of the memorial service for the "King of Pop" today. There was so much hype that I didnt want to miss out on such a big event.
Reflecting on the entertainment icon, I thought of an endless list of rumors we used to hear about Michael Jackson -- he was his sister, he molested boys, he was homosexual, he was asexual, he got plastic surgery, he had a skin disease, he lost his singing ability when he hit puberty, he was in love with Diana Ross, ... you get the point.
Yet despite the rumors, look at how the world loved him and worshipped him. Just like the real Messiah, he suffered much and seemed to deserve none of it. And we all must make a decision on how to interpret his life. Many say, "Whats the big deal? He was just another celebrity." Others say, "How dare you exalt that man who molested little boys." And of course there are the crazy people who are still camping out at Neverland Ranch waiting for his resurrection.
No matter how you react to MJs death, one thing remains clear. He is still in the grave (unless he faked his death). Only one celebrity has ever risen from the grave, and that makes all the difference in the world. Reflect on the greatest artist who ever walked the earth--Jesus. Consider his life, contribution to society, his words, his image. He invented the moon, which is a lot cooler than the moonwalk. He actually did heal the world. Then, after you draw your conclusions, consider that he raised from the dead. That rumor is true, and if you deny it you are denying a historical fact based on your own ignorance
Jesus alone is worthy of the kind of worship shown in the last week of entertainment news. When you finally get tired of listening to the Michael Jackson playlist, your Bible is there and those stories never get old. You can even hum the tune of "Beat It" while you read.
