As many of you have probably heard, Michael Jackson died today in Los Angeles.  Though I am not completely sure on the details, I do know that this is not tabloid material; it’s real.

Michael Jackson was a person who lived an interesting life.  Since the age of 9 he has pretty much been in the spotlight.  I wonder, however, what will be remembered from Michael Jackson in twenty-five years?  What will his legacy be?

Will we remember his days in Jackson 5?  Will we remember his dance moves?  What about his music videos?  Or will he be remembered as the weird looking man that liked children?  Unfortunately this may be the case, but only time will tell.

When we die, that is it.  We no longer have any influence on how the world looks at us.  Michael Jackson can no longer change his fate, nor can Ferrah Fawcett who also died today of cancer.

What about your legacy?  My hope is that you will be able to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (1 Timothy 4:7)  Keeping the faith is essential.  No matter how many things we accomplish here in this life, it can mean close to nothing when looking at eternity.

Do you think God really cares if you were the most popular person in the 80′s?  Do you think God really cares that you have an LCD television?  Do you think God really cares that you retired at the age 50?

What kind of legacy are you leaving?  Is it one that God cares about?