What is the Meaning of the Life of Michael Jackson

Matthew 1:18-25; Psalm 130

Do not be confused. I really do want you to study the meaning of Matthew 1:18-25 as an establishment of the life work of Jesus in associating with major figures and events in the history of Israel. In likeness reflect on the life of Michael Jackson in association with major entertainers and concerts in our historical times.

In the womb, Jesus was commissioned to save people from sins, manifest the presence of God, identify with the great King David, establish the role of the church, and model how we may participate in Slavic glory.

I found it interesting and humorous that Brooke Shields spoke of how she and Michael Jackson had to become adults early in life, but found the way to be kids with each other. Cute, too, was her statement of teasing him about "being a slacker", in that she started at 11 months, and he started at the age of five years old. Yet, there is nothing funny about the young star, Michael Jackson, being "gone too soon" at the age of 50 years of life on earth.

What does it mean to know Michael Jackson? Along side Michael being called the "King of Pop" during his life on earth and the "Greatest Entertainer" to ever live in his death, there remains controversy over the life-style he lived. It is amazing that the young man, who amazed us with his gifts, graces, and talent would be psychoanalyzed by non-professionals and professionals alike, especially in his death. What is the purpose of theories, and what is it that needs to be known about Michael now? We may look into his historic past. However gone are the opportunities to know his current experience of self-reflection or his perspective of others’ views of him. Yet, we may not rest until we come to terms with Michael's life lived and life beyond death in the context of his being, if not "the greatest", at the least among the greatest of entertainers to live among us, and give of himself to us.

I propose we cease with the personality theories of Mr. Michael Jackson. In reality, the psychic conclusions may never match the actual conclusions of the meaning of Michael’s life. This is true in part because he will have a different essentiality for those who know him and others who think they know and most who would like to know him. What we could do in unity is soak in his brilliant music, performances, contributions, and ways of orientating us into one world with one love for one people.

Ethics must guide what “ought to be” concluded as the meaning of the life of Michael Jackson. In terms of civil rights, may it be right to conclude that Michael represents the ideal of achieving what you conceive and believe. He is a model for planning and working hard. He prayerfully followed the star, “no matter how hopeless, no matter how far” and reached his destination. Will you, will we?

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, thank you for the life of Michael Jackson, forever and ever. Amen