Do you really know Me?

In the past, one of my favourite artists was Michael Jackson. Like every fan, you sing his songs, try to dance like him, buy his albums and even go to his concerts. But how well did I really know him?

Well, I would either buy or get copies of his music from friends. When his exclusive videos would premiere on TV, I would be there to watch or record them. If there were special documentaries on his life and music, then I would tune in and would read anything in the papers about him. But to say I was a real fan, I wasn’t.

Can I say I knew the “King of Pop” just by listening to his music or watching music videos, etc?

I would have liked to go to one of his concerts, though I never got the opportunity to.

Let’s imagine I got my hands on a ticket and I was right at the front of Wembley Stadium, being pressed by the crowds. I’m within touching distance of him, and as he sings “Billie Jean is not my lover” while moonwalking in front of me, he stops, looks in my direction and then holds out his diamond encrusted white glove. I then touch his hand and hang on until he drags himself away to carry on with his routine. That experience is a lot better than just staying at home playing his music all the time, don’t you think?

However, can I now say I know the “King of Pop”?

Let’s take it a step further!

Imagine I win a competition to spend a day with Michael Jackson. I am chauffeur–driven to his hotel where we have breakfast. I meet his children. He gives me a signed autograph of his latest album. I spend the day shopping with him while he’s on tour in London. I get to ask all the questions about his personal life, music and family. He tells me things he hasn’t even told the media. And, finally, I go to his concert where I receive V.I.P. treatment and a backstage pass.

Can I now say I know the “King of Pop” after this experience?

From this simple example, you should be able to understand if you are born of God or not. Do you, only owning his “albums” (a Bible) and “knowing all the lyrics” (praying and singing hymns), think that you know the real God?

Or, do you think you know Jesus just because you are a faithful member having your life touched by His finger (the diamond encrusted glove) in the form of a blessing or a miracle? Is this enough to say you know God?

Not only should I say Jesus is my Lord with my words, I have to live out those words through my practising of them. This means taking some of my valued time to spend with Him – in prayer, in meditation, evaluating my thoughts, actions, words and changing accordingly, when my mistakes are “revealed” to me.

I can only do this when I make the time to seek the “Spirit of Love”. When I separate this time – not only for God, but more for me – to search and receive the new birth, then I will be able to know the “Real King”, His will for my love life and for my dreams to be made possible.

Have you met the “Real King” of love yet? Every Saturday, 7pm, at the Rainbow.

Pastor­ Michael­ Boodram
Email me:­ love@uckg.org