One of my favorite television shows is “Extreme Makeover.” My favorite part is not that the family goes on a much needed vacation but rather the outpouring love displayed from their community. The best part of every show is when the family returns and the crowd screams in unison: “MOVE THAT BUS!”
It never fails. Mouths drop, knees buckle, tears shed and hearts soar when the family sees firsthand what others did for them. Each week, I think of Jesus whom climbed Calvary’s cruel cross, laid down His life, adorned a crown of thorns, stretched out His hands, accepted nails that penetrated His pure, perfect palms, blood splattered, the Lamb was slaughtered and by His Life and Lips when He uttered: “It is Finnished!”
The message that the Messiah gave was more than “move that bus” but sin and Satan move pass this heart, house and home. You see, when we embrace, trust and receive Christ as our personal Savior – we are no longer dominated by sin but the Son (Jesus)! We become heirs to Him, kids of the King and a child of God.
This year, with partnering with Praisefest Ministries and me preaching over 200 times across America, I have witnessed over 14,000 people make professions of faith in Christ. It never gets old. Today, mouths drop, knees still buckle, tears shed and hearts soar like never before because it now encompasses Christ and begins to worship. The best part is not just the eternal vacation for the receipient but when we all remember the amazing love that Jesus did and died for us. He too, goes to prepare a place for those that trust in Him and it will be far greater than an “extreme” makeover but an eternal makeover. Friends, it’s the best thing going and Charlton Heston was correct when he said: “It (Gospel) is the greatest Story ever told.”
God bless you, He loves you and go with God.
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Extreme Makeover is one of my favorite tv shows! Great bait you put out on Facebook….I bit it “bait, hook and sinker”! Immediately, I came to your blog to read your entry. Wonderful analogy and as always, you magnify the Name above all names and lift Him up above all others. Without fail….even though you are surrounded by fame and celebrity friends…amidst the many impressive venues God has made possible for you…you continually, consistently bring everything right back to Jesus. You are faithful to that call upon your life to preach the Gospel. Preach on, my brother, preach on!