Jesus is the RockStar!

Two adjectives that describe our current world are Unstable and Dark. It seems as if nothing is constant, but everything is fluctuating and changing. Our government is unstable, the housing market is unstable, our economy is unstable, gas prices aren’t just unstable but ridiculous! All of us have directly or indirectly been affected by this instability. If we are honest, we must acknowledge that instability is not just around us, but at times also within us. We fluctuate between fear and faith, confidence and doubt, and optimism and pessimism. Because of the appearance of our situations our trust and reliance on God begins to waver. As I was praying this afternoon, I asked God to allow me to separate my faith and expectation in Him from particular outcomes. This is easier said than done. When I experience disappointment or my expectations aren’t met, I have an inclination to become frustrated with God. But today, I started (again!) a new practice of acknowledging God as sovereign despite outcomes. I can’t limit an infinite God to my finite expectations. I have decided to rest in his peace and stability and take solace in the fact that He alone (without my help) knows what’s best for me, and I want His will far above my will, and God wants what is best for me far more than I want what is best for myself! I believe those who are connected to God, will not have high highs or low lows because the have a peace that passes all understanding and recognize that God is fulcrum that brings life into balance.

It doesn’t take a theologian to determine that we are living in what the bible characterizes as “Perilous Times.” (II Timothy 3, read it!) The degradation of our society that was once subtle is now blatant. It is so pervasive that now we are often desensitized to the ills of our world. CNN says breaking news so much that I don’t even hesitate before turning the channel. Most of the music on the charts contains messages that clearly contradict the word of God. What we call music today is characterized, by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. While we are hypnotized by a good beat, misogynist lyrics and messages of darkness are subliminally implanted into the minds of youth and young adults across the world.

In the midst of this instability we as Christians have a Rock that is stable and constant. David said, “When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61) NAS Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. NIV Psalm 18:31 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever; therefore we don’t have to fear change, because we are connected to what will never change. If our commitment and praise is connected to the Rock, then storms may come but our faith and commitment to God will yet remain.

Not only is Jesus our Rock, but He is our Star. When darkness covered the earth, God said, “Let there be light” and light appeared. When Jesus Christ was born, a star illuminated the sky from the East. Jesus encourages us KJV John 12:36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. In His Sermon on the Mount, he said, KJV “Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

While we are living in dark times, we have an unprecedented opportunity to shine like never before! Don’t hesitate or contemplate, Seize the moment, and take advantage of every opportunity to shine for Christ.

So on August 17, 2008 Get Ready! The Youth and Young Adults of Covenant Worship Center are going to declare that “Jesus is the RockStar!” This will be the day where we will magnify our savior who transcends both instability and darkness. This will be a “Christian Worship Experience” like none other, complete with various expressions of worship and praise that all bring glory to God! Come with a Spirit of Praise and Expectation as we lift up or Rock and our Star, Jesus Christ!