Unless you have been hiding under a rock I’m sure by now you are aware of Michael Jackson’s death. There has been a lot of coverage of fan reaction. One that I find troubling was a comment made by a young Japanese lady who came to Los Angles for the funeral.
Michael Jackson is my life. Without him I have no purpose.
Such a sad and misguided statement. Obviously, she was distraught over the loss of someone she considered important in her life. Jackson was not a friend or relative. In fact, it was almost impossible for her to have even met him much less had a relationship with him. Yet, her entire reason for existing was tied to him.
This young lady was created for a reason far greater than hero worship. In fact, we all were. Of course, the question of purpose and meaning is one that we all must tackle. According to Westminster Shorter Catechism humans were created for a greater purpose.
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
The writer of Ecclesiastes describes his search for meaning in great details. He has tried wisdom, power and material things but all unsatisfying and meaningless. In the end he finds that purpose and meaning can only be found in a God.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13 (ESV)
Personally, I have found that when I search for meaning or purpose apart from God I end up disappointed and frustrated. In John 10:9-10 we learn that Christ came not only to give us life but purpose and meaning.
9 Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:9-10 (NLT)
HT: DC.
The Dee Zone 
Thanks for your beautiful witness of God and the meaning of life. You always put into words the thoughts that my heart doesn’t know how to say.
You are much like John the Baptist:
Gospel of John Chapter 1 :
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
[KJV]
Your mother is very rightly proud of you and all you do for others with your blogs.
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Sandra,
Thank you for you kind words. Glad you liked it.
d
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Definitely a disturbing comment, from someone who never even knew Jackson. My personal favorite came from Stevie Wonder during the worship service…..er, I mean, memorial service. Wonder said, “I guess God needed Michael in Heaven more than we needed him on earth.” Then, everyone cheered. Does that statement need commentary, or does its insanity speak for itself? As one friend said to me on facebook, Marx would have referred to that as the “opiate of the masses.”
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Alan,
When Rich Mullins died I got so frustrated with people saying God took him. Hello the dude got ran over by a truck because he was thrown out his jeep. He wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
D.
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