My daughters are too young to really know what an impact Michael Jackson made in the music world. Michael Jackson was a pop icon to my generation and I give him props for the innovation, creativity, and work ethic he brought to the industry. His music will live on and his name will be remember in the cultural history books.
All the evening television programs focused on the life of Michael with statements both visual and oracle saying, 'The King is dead'. I remember as a child the reaction my mother had on the day Elvis Presley died, also touted as a King.
Both 'Kings' seemed to bring the world together both in life and death. At one time, the world was screaming in adoration and, too soon it seems, the world collectively grieved. The power these men held on the culture was beyond compare and they will be missed.
The followers of these Kings have nothing more now then memories. There will not be another curtain call. No surprise performance. No coming out of retirement. The future goes on without them. Another will now have to rise to fill the hole left by bringing something new to the table. So, grief sets in because something has been lost forever.
My mother's generation lost a king and now mine has, too. However, there is another King that links our two generations together. In fact, this King links all of humanity's generations together-past, present, future. This King is Jesus Christ!
Jesus is the King of Kings who reigns eternal! Jesus, too, died but unlike Michael and Elvis, who will not come back, Jesus did! He rose from the dead and brought hope to all people who will call on him as King. He is able to offer us the gift of eternal life in heaven - in his Father's Kingdom-we just have to receive the gift.
Earthly influences will come and go. Jesus will remain forever!
So, when my kids ask why the television reporters are saying a king has died, I will use the opportunity to turn the spotlight back to the King who lives and reigns forever, Jesus Christ.
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