No Peace Like His Peace

I am saddened and shocked at the fact that Michael Jackson, an entertainer whom I enjoyed for over twenty-five years, had his life cut short because of a drug overdose. He was not doing cocaine, heroin, or any other illegal drug, he simply wanted to get some sleep. They sad fact is that it seemed that he had no real peace in his life. He had millions of dollars, adoring fans, and beautiful children, but no sense of peace.

I don't know if Michael had any relationship with Jesus, but I do know that those who have a relationship with Jesus Christ, in spite of circumstances, can have that "peace which surpasses all understanding" Philippians 4:7. I have been through hell and high water in my life, who hasn't? I have experienced Philippians 4:7 first hand in full effect. As some of my older friends will says "God will show up and show out!", meaning that God is very much aware of the circumstance, and He has not left you alone and will act in perfect time, even if it doesn't seem like that to us mere linear beings.

I was taught a very valuable lesson by the passing of one of the greatest entertainers in history. I learned that no matter how much money you have, how much fame you have, if you need a drug to get you to sleep because you have no peace, then no money or fame in the world, can bring you that peace. Jesus, the Prince of Peace who said "Peace I give you, peace I leave with you. Not as the world gives do I unto you, but as I give." John 14:27, is the ONLY one who can. I pray that the King of Pop was able to rest in the arms of the Prince of Peace. Until next time...