Wednesday, 8 July 2009
A few Christian themes and reflections flowed through the memorial service of Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles yesterday. Here we share some of them with you.
Jesus is love
Lionel Richie performed ‘Jesus Is Love' at Michael Jackson's memorial. He sang: "Father, help your children and don't let them fall by the side of the road...and teach them to love one another that heaven might find a place in their hearts 'cause Jesus is love, he won't let you down..."
Jesus deserves the praise
An emotional Mariah Carey sang ‘I'll be there' with Trey Lorenz and ended her song by saying "Thank you, Jesus".
Jesus gives peace
Bernice King, the daughter of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr, spoke with passion as she gave a prayer for the Jackson family: "My prayer is that no one or nothing, public or private, fact or fiction...will separate you from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. Because ultimately at the end of the day, it is only God's love that will anchor you, sustain you and move you to a higher ground, far above the noise of life. There you will find the peace, comfort and joy to move forward and advance Michael's legacy."
God is good
Stevie Wonder got emotional as he spoke at the star's memorial. He said: "This is a moment that I wished that I didn't live to see come. But as much that I can say that I mean it, I do know that God is good and I do know that as much as we may feel - and we do - that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more."
The Good Samaritan
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee uses the story of the Good Samaritan in the Bible to describe Michael Jackson saying that he was a Good Samaritan "who cared and loved for the world".
Jesus is the King of Kings
Pastor Lucious Smith, closing the ceremony, said a prayer reminding the audience of the sovereignty of God. He said: "And even now the King of Pop must bow his knee to the King of Kings." You can watch the full closing prayer below.
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written by LeAnn davis , July 08, 2009
His memorial was not what I expected. You couldn't ask for such a word to the world about Jesus Christ than this. It made me wonder why entertainers didn't share more of their faith in Jesus. Just think about the impact of this on the world!
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written by ccc , July 25, 2009
Michael's memorial could have represented many religions but instead his memorial graciously represented Christianity. Perhaps by the direction of the Holy Spirit? What a way to get the glory of Jesus Christ around the world.
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written by N , August 21, 2009
You forgot to mention that the opening song was "Soon and Very Soon, We are going to see the KING" sung by Andre Crouch Choir. So glad that The Lord got the victory and I am continuing to pray for Michael's family and the fans, some of whom have tried to kill themselves. God loves them so much. I thank God that we got to see Michael not only sing and dance but show love, he said that he visited hospitals as much as he did concerts! Let us be about our fathers business and pray for these entertainers and especially Michael's critics to be saved.
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