Star Struck

Make 2014 a year of Sharing

“Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?” – Isaiah 2:22

Don’t get me wrong, I like movies, I like music, I like entertainment as much as the other guy; but I must say, I am sick and tired of seeing mere humans being put on a pedestal.  Two nights ago was a television program called, “The Oscars”.  You might have heard of it.  Actors, actresses, directors, producers and others are lauded for their accomplishments in providing entertainment through movies and.  Upon receiving their award for their contributions to this industry, the recipient proceeds to give a speech of thanks to all who were a part of helping him/her achieve their status.  This year much tado was given to Matthew Mcconaughey who stood on stage and acknowledged God as his source for strength in his life.  It was a very sound speech and I applaud him for taking the opportunity to bring glory to the Father in front of millions of people around the world watching the broadcast. 

It’s been talked about ever since it happened on Sunday night.  That’s a good thing by the way.  It’s good that people are talking about God in a public manner, because Mr. Mcconaughey talked about Him.  I ask the basic question of why did it take this event to make people more comfortable talking about God.  The media were all abuzz for 2 days about Matt’s big speech.  God was in the headlines of national and international news outlets for the last 48 hours.  That’s a big deal in today’s world, and that makes me happy, but at the same time saddened.  Saddened, because the media will move on to something else today or tomorrow and forget about God just as quickly as they picked up on the story.  It’s all about selling stories in their eyes, it’s not really about the story itself.

Every single day lives are impacted by God and the Holy Spirit all over the world.  Pastors, missionaries, Moms and Dads, students and politicians are standing up for their faith in a public manner.  Where is the media, where is the excitement and praise for their boldness and their courage?  I do not blame or discredit Mr. Mcconaughey for his statements in the public eye, but let’s remember, he’s just another man.  Just because he stands on a big stage and brings glory to God doesn’t make his testimony any more relevant than yours or mine.  Let’s not put him on a pedestal and swoon over his courage.  The simple fact that he stood on a public stage and told the world does make it more exposed, but not more relevant. 

You and I are called to share the gospel, our witness and our testimony.  You have a stage every day to claim your faith in a public manner and bring glory to God the Father.  The difference is whether or not you choose to use it.  We shouldn’t place our faith in the actors, actresses and media for getting the word out, for they will be gone one day, and then who will carry the torch.  You and I have a responsibility to take His word to the people.  Your stage may be the dinner table with your spouse, children and family.  Your stage may be a classroom, an office or a work site.  You may need to humble yourself and give credit for your success in life to the One who truly gave you the abilities to do what you do.  The reality is putting our trust in mankind will only lead to disappointments and emptiness.  Putting our trust in God the Father will lead to a fulfilled life and purpose.  The very middle of the bible is Psalm 118:8 which states: “It is better to take refuge in the Lord, than to trust in man.”  There is no better way to center your faith than to rely on God rather than those around you.

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