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“There's Something To Be Said About
Repentance”
This weeks article topic is not what I
was originally intended to write about but as The Lord generally is
the one who guides me as to what He would have me share with all of
you weekly, It is rather late in the week but what to finally put
down on paper so to speak is definitely now written and thus this
week's title on the topic of “repentance,” was born.
A little background on how this topic
was actually brought about I believe would be insightful in
explaining my points about why I am writing about repentance as being
so poignant in our world right now stating as such, please let me now
explain; In the last two years, I have been viewing a television
program entitled 'American Idol.” Some of you maybe be familiar
with this program. I normally would not view this program especially
because of the title denoting the phrase“idol” but the reason I
have been viewing the program is because there have been a few of my
“kababayan”(Filipino unrelated family) in the finals this year as
was also in last years series. A little cultural background for all
that may need further clarification; In the Philippines, singing and
other talents are highly appreciated so my wife and I have been
enjoying viewing and listening to Filipino-American contestants on
American idol. Rooting for my kababayan is part of the cultural norm.
Anyway, beyond being entertained by our
kababayan on American Idol, one of this years contestants; Colton
Dixon(not a Filipino) proclaimed throughout his time on the program
that he (was) is a “Christian.” Of course hearing him from time
to time share a little about his faith in Jesus Christ was exciting.
I enjoyed hearing him share his faith in Christ Jesus but in all
honesty however had reservations about his faith as he would sing
“worldly” songs and do so willingly and seemingly without
hesitation. This week, Colton sang a “Lady Gaga” song. This was
most disturbing to me for several reasons; the first reason for my
concern is that Colton chose to sing a song by this notoriously evil
woman. Second; the song selection that Colton Dixon chose to sing
from “Lady Gaga” repertoire, was a notoriously evil song called“
Bad Romance.” If you are unfamiliar with that song, the song
contains not only disturbing words that creates sick and immoral
images, there are also words that are associated with Babylonian god
worship and satanism.
http://vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/lady-gagas-bad-romance-the-occult-meaning/
What would cause a “Christian”
young man to choose to sing such a wicked song on national TV none
the less ? I can only speculate what those reasons might be but, what
I believe the main reason probably being; the pressure to conform to
a worldly TV Program coupled with worldly “judges” and largely a
worldly voting television program audience. Being popular with the
judges on American idol is not enough, you have a voting audience out
there listening to your choice of songs to be sung on American Idol
and you must must be good enough and popular enough to win. This
whole singing for purely popularity reasons creates a problem for any
“Christian” really. It's the same dilemma for any Christian who
decides to slip into competing for anything in the world's way of
doing things. The end result is always the same when doing that;
always ending in deep disappointment and dissatisfaction. I can think
of many so called “Christians” that take on the notion and
approval of chasing after rewards the world has to offer. Such
“Christians” for example; will gamble on Lotto and scratch-off
games and most likely do not do gather God's rewards by ignoring the
Biblical principle to tithe to their local church. They put their
hope instead in “luck”, not God. The truth about such gambling is
generally that the vast majority of people who put their hope in
gambling and in worldly ways for that matter only wind-up losing
money and eroding in their own faith as well as becoming ultimately
lost in disillusionment that somehow the world has something that can
reward them.better or easier than that of God's ways.
Well, Colton Dixon took his gambling
chance earlier this week in stepping into looking for his rewards
through the world. If you were watching American Idol just a few
short days ago like I, you are aware what occurred to Colton. If you
are not a fan of American Idol, let me fill you in: Colton was voted
off the program. Colton had taken his chance and in all appearances,
God stepped in. In Galatians 6:7 The Bible declares; “God is not
mocked, a man reaps what he sows.” The Bible also warns in James
4:4 “Ye
adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the
world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the
world is the enemy of God. “ I
earnestly believe God orchestrated Colton Dixon's exit from the
American Idol for his purposeful wandering into looking for worldly
reward system. Stating that, I want to share what I heard and
observed from Colton that he more than likely “got it” and that
he messed up with God. When it was time for Colton to say goodbye and
sing his last and final song on stage, he first commented to
everyone; “I'm sorry, I messed-up.” When I heard those words, I
believe in my heart that Colton was apologizing for more than singing
a “Gaga” song, he was apologizing to everyone including his
brothers and sisters in Christ for what I believe was his drifting
off from putting his Saviour Jesus Christ 2nd to the
world.
When Colton Dixon began singing his
final song on stage, he immediately got on his knees and sang a
Christian song proclaiming his love for Jesus. Perhaps the action of
humility of being on his knees, singing what sounded like a worship
song to Jesus was perhaps Colton's way of saying... “Ok, I left you
Lord, I drifted away but I'm back and I'm sorry, I've learned my
lesson; you are number one and I've come back to you.” The action
of Mr. Dixon reminded me of King David after being caught committing
adultery with Bathsheba; eventually God dealt with David and in the
end, David too also repented and God restored him. It may very well
be that God like with King David, He heard Colton's heart and seen
what appeared to be repentance on Colton's part. If indeed if all
what I had seen, heard and is most importantly it is what God has
seen, He will indeed restore Colton Dixon's life but it will be only
for God's glory. I at least hope this is the case because if there
was ever a time this nation which is filled with a very wicked
government, widely selfish people, and apathetic society, we sure
could use a Godly example of a man repenting to Jesus Christ and
being restored back to God. Yep, right now-yes, repentance sure could
be used right now.
Pastor Paul Waldmiller~Black Robe
Regiment Pastor
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