While watching two popular shows with my family last night, I was impressed with how the Lord gets His message out through unexpected ways. There are dedicated Christians making an impact on Survivor and American Idol.
On Survivor one young man is spending most of his 38 day ordeal on what is known as "Redemtion Island." The camera has followed his struggle with lonliness and betrayel as he wrestles with God's purpose in his misery. Through it all he has been able to witness to millions of Americans as he continues to lean on the Lord for strength. I don't how it will all pan out in the end, but I know multitudes of viewers have a better understanding of what it means to be a Chritian than those who buy into the message of slick haired purveyors of the prosperity gospel they usually see on tv..
Then on American Idol God has been displaying Himself through young talented artists with strong faith and morals. It was never more evident than last night. The coach for the week for these young contenders was Lady Gaga. She suggested to one young man that he act as if the microphone were his girlfriend and stick his tongue down it's throat. He was obviously rocked by her comment. I don't know how all of the conversation went because we are only privy to what the producers want us to see. They did show this young man say "I think after that I need to kiss my cross" and proceeded to do so. Lady Gaga also advised another young artist not to shy away from calling herself evil in a song popularized by Elvis. The young southern belle understood what Gaga was saying, but insisted on camera that she was not evil. While the popular shock singer has lost all sense of shame, it is good to know that not all Americans have.
Seeing these young reality tv participants stand up for their faith is encouraging. I know they will all be tempted to sell out for a buck. That has always been the way of etertainment. I'm praying that they buck the trend and stay true to their convictions. If they do their impact will be felt long after Lady Gaga is forgotten.
Life is a flower of which love is the honey.
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