Jesus and American Idol

You are thinking, WHAT?????? Here goes....

#1 - We are but one in a crowd of many......

You notice at the tens of thousands that show up at every city that has try-outs. Matthew 22:14 , "Many are invited, but few are chosen" (NIV). That is right, everyone is invited into a relationship with Jesus. The chosen ones are the ones that step up and stand out above the rest. You may argue that Jesus loves those that don't stand out and I would say that you are absolutely right....however it is our choice to stand out and stand up to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

#2 - There is a process....

You see in AI, there is a process before someone can get to the judges. There are different rounds that one has to go through. They are not just looking at your talent, but attitude, and whatever else that will make for a good show during the first few weeks.

Once we stand up and stand out then there is a process called life that we must endure until the end. The bible states that those that "endure to the end, shall be saved". You see, we have to get to the end. However, unlike AI, it is not up to someone else to say we can't move on, it is up to us. Period. We often become discouraged or just tired of doing the life that is required of us to make it to the end.

#3 - The audition......

That is right, life is an audition. If we do not meet the standards set in scripture, then we will not make it. Again, Jesus is not interested on the outside or how great our talents are, but what is in the heart. Only one of two things can exist in our heart.....Jesus or Sin!!!! There is no in between. Just being good, talented, or a good person with a great story will not get us through to the Promised Land.

#4 - The Judge's Decision.....

In life there is only ONE judge.....JESUS CHRIST!!!! He knows more than those four judges put together. We are not looking for the golden piece of paper or to hear "WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD, DOG"....we are looking to hear the words, "WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT".

#5 - Hollywood.....

The goal of the show is to get to Hollywood, however, our goal is to spend an eternity in the presence of the Most High God.

#6 - the Effect....

When people are rejected they will leave the room with many different reactions....anger, vulgarity, sadness, or simply a feeling of rejection (of which they have probably felt in much of their life)

On the other hand, when they receive the golden ticket to Hollywood, they will come through the doors and celebrate with those that are their to celebrate with them. They are ecstatic and full of joy. (Read Hebrews 12)

So that is my view of Jesus and American Idol. There will only be one American Idol this year, but the beauty of Jesus is that His grace and mercy is extended to each of us, we just have to accept it and endure to the end.

Just like AI contestants dream big dreams, you should DREAM BIG because God is a BIG GOD!!!!