I would like to take this opportunity to share a few of my thoughts concerning the "Life and Death of Michael Jackson." I'm sure by now that many have heard that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson died on June 25th, 2009 at the age of 50. Although sad it's a step in life he had to take, a step that we all must one day take. Micheal has been a performer and star since his early childhood and he was good at what he did. He has accomplished more than some will even think of accomplishing in their life time. One thing for sure, it takes dedicated practice in order to dance and sing as well as Michael did. He was determined to make each new performance better than the previous, he was always seeking ways to improve his game/talent. Michael is a perfect example of having and doing all that you envision, if he though it or saw it, he would go on to attempt it with being successful in many things. Michael wanted to make sure that when it came down to "LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION" his performance would be one that was out of this world and leave his audience in awe. I must say, that he did just that. Michael understood the concept of practice makes perfect, therefore rehearsal was imperative when preparing for a show and one must always be ready, in shape and on top of things to perform as he did. It was announced on the news that Michael's rehearsal the night before his death was absolutely amazing and I see it as a great accomplishment when your rehearsal can indeed be passed off as the actual performance.Well, it's sad to say that Michael's rehearsal was not only the last rehearsal but it was also his last performance. When the curtains open now and we hear those famous words, "LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION", there will be no Michael Jackson (King of Pop) but it will only be a figment or memory of who we once knew. There was none like him before and there will be none after for we are all made unique and we have our own identity. Many will celebrate his life with his many songs, videos and by those that will stand to imitate him. Michael believed in his lifestyle and rehearsals, his performances proved this very well.
Although it's sad when we lose a love one, it shouldn't come as a shock because as I said, this must come to pass. B what's really sad, is that Michael's life and his worth was taken for granted because of his mistakes, being lied on and therefore many went on to talk about and degrade his him. We really don't realize what we have until it's gone and many will take this opportunity to capitalize on his death. We all know that Micheal is an "American Icon", that lived his life to it's fullest and although gone, he will be remembered for decades to come. He has been an inspiration to me for many reasons, but even I failed to realize his worth (to the world) and the importance of his life until his death. As I watch channel after channel recall the Life and Death of Michael Jackson, I'm amazed at how many people that came out to pay their respects to the King of Pop. I only pray that Michael set his life in order and made peace with our Heavenly Father before his departure from this world. I encourage you all to continue to pray for the FAMILY, friends and the many fans of MICHEAL JOSEPH JACKSON!
Let me take this spiritual for hoping that it will benefit those who read. Jesus Christ is the perfect example of not knowing one's worth until their death. Jesus being the "World Icon", "King of the Gospel" also left a legacy for us to remember. While here on earth, many took Him for granted, they lied on Him, talked about, cheated and scandelized His name, simply because He was dedicated to a perfect performance. Jesus took pride in His rehearsals, He believed in His lifestyly and believed in the purpose of His life; therefore, He didnt play around or goof off in His rehearsals. He conducted the rehearsals as if they were the actual performance. Jesus knew that practice makes perfect and thats why He was dedicated and determined to practice what He preached. Jesus lived each day on earth as if it were His last, He lived the life He believed in to perfection as to it's fullest. There is nothing that He could have or should have done different. The life of Christ was orchestrated by God and He walked and lived according to the Will and Purpose of God. His final rehearsal (obedience to death & His Resurrection) brought life to many. Jesus still live strong and lives are still being changed and saved and rehearsals are still yet taking place in the lives of God's children. Philip. 1:21 says, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" and by the death and resurrection of Christ, He gained the whole world for Psalm 24:1 says, "A Psalm of David. The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein."
To all those that read this post, know that your life here on earth is just a rehearsal and we are to use this time and opportunity to prepare for the real thing. We are to live every day as if it's our last. Use the example of Christ and the life of Micheal Jackson to improve your rehearsal, remember, it's awesome when you cant tell the rehearsal from the actual performance. What is your lifestyle saying? Do you have sloppy rehearsals? or do your rehearsals make on lookers want to purchase a ticket? What I'm saying is, do your lifestyle make others want to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior? One day the curtain will close on our rehearsal and when it re-open and those famous words are spoken, "LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION", there will only be a figment or memory of who we once were. What will your memories be? Are you setting the stage to leave a legacy in your departure? I encourage you, while you still have time to live each day as if it were your last. Make your rehearsal count and practice what you preach!
Our life on earth is just a rehearsal, and what we do here will determine our final outcome! Are your rehearsals worth remembering?
Pastor Melissa Sutton
