Books B4 Movies

I grew up listening to great music, largely in part to because of a Dad who likes Classic Rock and moreso in part, because of the Christian Rock that was popular during my brothers upbringing.  Having almost 8 years between us, we obviously should be listening to different music during our childhoods. But that wasn't the case.

I continue to be amazed,as I've said many times, the power and anointing that was granted to these artists as they broke down barriers between music of the world and music for the believer. I was listening yesterday afternoon to a group from Canada, during the late 70's and early 80's, The Daniel Band, which I highly recommend you look up.  (not to be confused with the The Charlie Daniels Band). Then last night, this was playing.

With all the media, and Netflix and the latest Start Wars, and here the words of this song still ring true. And in case your wondering...movies released in 1986 include, Top Gun, Star Trek IV, Little Shop of Horrors, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Short Circuit, Platoon, Aliens (with Sigourney Weaver), Hoosiers, Highlander and Crocodile Dundee.

What a list! Yet where is The Book?

"Television subdivision, He sees it on his advent screen
The cable's on, the tape is running, So he won't miss a thing
I asked him if he knew JESUS, He said "what channel is he on?"

While he sees the latest features. A Bible sits collecting dust
TV Guide and program listings, The only place he puts his trust
Who says a wealth of information, Has to be filmed on location

Read the book, Don't wait for the movie // Read the book, Don't wait for the movie

All the lines keep getting longer. To see the latest horror show
Degeneration of a generation. Tell me where'd the Bible go

I asked them if they knew JESUS. Is HE in a theater near you?
I said " No, HE's the MESSIAH", "Do you think He'll get good reviews?"

Pray, this #communitySaturday, as the church engages community, we would recommend the review of Christ.. May the story of Jesus be shown on the screen of people hearts and lives. Pray it causes people to reflect and consider their purpose and meaning here on earth. May the truth of God's word super-cede the overwhelming data mine that is the internet. Pray the power of God is more referenced than the power of google. For His love, grace and forgiveness reaches greater depths of the heart of man than google reaches the corners of man's mind. (As White Heart's song Over Me, is not playing in the background as I finish typing this) pray this would be truly said by those we come in contact with today....

And I feel His love pouring down over me, Warm healing waters that set me free
Safe in the arms of eternity, Held by the wonder and mystery, Over me

May we set aside our technology of this earth for the TRUTH of our God in heaven.
For His glory. For the cause of Jesus Christ. His book is greater than man's movie.

- PNC