Like most of you, I was blown away by the news of Michael Jackson’s death. Just earlier that day, I was singing one of his songs. And this is not a rare thing. His music is some of the stuff that I have probably sang daily since I was a young fellow. My freshman year in college, I purchased his Number Ones record on iTunes. Since then, I constantly find myself listening to classics like Billie Jean, Beat It, Man in the Mirror and Black and White (all some of my favorites). It’s hard for me to stop, every single one of the songs on that record (and many others) are incredible and difficult for me to not include in my list of favorites.

I can only imagine what it was like when Elvis Presley passed away, but I have a feeling it was very similar to this. I would definitely rank Michael Jackson up there with Elvis and the Beatles in changing music forever in the past century. Although I cannot defend any of Michael’s actions later in the life, his music and dance moves will forever affect the world, and for that I am so thankful.

I remember hearing about Matt Redman feeling like the Spirit was leading him to sing “You are not Alone” during the set one night. After battling with doing or not, he finally ended with it acoustically. He sang, “You are not alone, for I am here with you. Though we’re far apart, you’re always in my heart. You are not alone.” Of course the Spirit was moving and many people needed to hear that God was with them. It’s amazing how God can and has already used Michael and his music for His own glory.

I could quickly talk about how eye-opening it is that life can be so short and change so suddenly, but I don’t think that’s necessary as it’s really on all of our minds. But I have some other thoughts about this…check out this video below before reading on…

What worship. What adoration. We are so quick to give our worship to superstars like Michael, but are so hesitant about giving it to our Creator. How amazing would it be if our worship was like this?

Even beyond this thought, I enjoyed reading Steve’s Twitter thought on Thursday night: “The ‘King of Pop’ stands before the ‘King of Glory’ today…Fame redefined.”

Fame Redefined.

Imagine the King of Pop receiving worship like in that video, now standing before the King of Glory. The King of All.

That’s Fame Redefined.