John Mayer has a moving, self-reflective post on his blog today. This type of thing is rare to read from a celebrity of his status. His ability to be honest about himself is probably one of the reasons why he is such a great artist. After reading it I was moved to thankfulness for the truths of the gospel that bring such security and peace. Here are some of those promises:
- Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- Romans 8:35-39 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Luke 12:4-7 - I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. 5 But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
2 comments:
John speaks just enough truth here, and just enough falsehood, to break my heart and make me want to pray more often for his salvation. He's right-- we *are* all self-conscious, and we *shouldn't* have to act as if we are very strong and confident, in and of ourselves. If only he knew that painful self-consciousness is a result of sin entering the world, infecting each one of us with self-centeredness, and throwing us all into confusion, insecurity, sadness, etc. If only he knew that the solution is to look to Christ, trust in Him, and take our naturally insecure eyes off of ourselves! I pray that God will show Him these truths, even though none of us inherently "deserve" to see them, including me. I'm going to go listen to "Stop This Train" now, and maybe, cry a few tears for John-- and pray.
Zach, thanks for linking to this. i've been a big fan of his blog for a while now...but hadn't been in a while. i think you're right....he's really good at diagnosing problems....just doesn't seem like he always has the right answers.
Post a Comment