He's dead. Wow! The news spread so fast that we probably found out before it hit the media. Cell phone calls from California hit the east coast within minutes, at least to my household. My son text me as soon as he knew. Michael Jackson ended his life with such a negative image and probably rightfully earned, but my memories of his music bring multiple smiles.
I was a toddler when he first arrived on the music scene and by the time I was 5ish I had memorized Ben, ABC, and Rockin Robin. As the years went on I was mesmerized by his songs, dress, dance moves and persona. My California high school and college years were filled with his music. When, my kids started listening to him, then I knew I was old. It was at this time his lyrics went dark and tinged with social strife. His love songs and dance songs of yore were "uncool". I have always been intrigued by MJ and impressed by his musical phenomena. It was as if he wasn't real. I am probably not alone in my thinking of him as a "fictional character" of sorts...an actor, performer and not really a person. Currently, He is being described as being a person who suffered physical, emotional and mental illness by the media. This man was very real.
As a Christian, I think about his soul. Isn't it odd that I am thinking of this now?..He's dead! Again, we think of Hollywood entertainers as "unreal" and not needing prayer and evangelism. Even if we think they need prayers, would you dare to ask for prayer for an Hollywood icon/entertainer? Would you have sounded crazy asking for prayer for Michael Jackson's salvation at a prayer group or prayer meeting in church? People wouldn't think you were serious. We would sound silly asking for prayer. Why? I'll be honest...I wouldn't ask for prayer even now for my favorite actress, etc.
I remember when my youngest son was really into a classic rock group's music. This group's lyrics were sexual in nature and the music was very hard rock. The lead singer was idolized by my son for his guitar playing. I had a very hard struggle with my son re: his choice of music. He was about 12 then. One day he told me he was praying for this singer to find Jesus. I didn't know what to say but that it was a wonderful thing for him to do. Did I believe this singer would be saved? No. Is he now saved? I don't know but from the appearance of him and the paraphernalia he sold at his concert last fall, I would guess "no" (Tim went to the groups concert). But Tim's heart was right back then. He recognized this singer as having a soul.
Where is the King of Pop now? I don't know what his eternity will be. I do know that I may not be praying for the salvation of Hollywood entertainment but I am also "not" praying for the salvation of my loved ones near and far as I should. For this reason, MJ's death has moved my heart, and not to mention my feet...I have danced tonight, girlfriends. I did my Billie Jean, Thriller and Beat It moves! It was a blast!
Goodnight, ladies.
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