STAR OR CELEBRITY: WHAT DOES GOD WANT OF YOU?

STAR OR CELEBRITY: WHAT DOES GOD WANT OF YOU?
The Bible in Mathew chapter two tells us that a brightly shinning star appeared on the sky the night Jesus was born. And it is that same star that directed the three men from the east to the place where the redeemer was. Apparently, we have heard of people ( particularly singers and movie actors ) calling and being referred to as ‘Stars’ but I think we need to differentiate, know and understand who stars and celebrities are in line with what really God created us for.
A star is more like a candle that burns out constantly to provide light to others but not necessarily for it’s self. Meaning, Stars shine to provide to those without, add unexplainable beauty to the atmosphere, surrounding and above all for the glory of the creator. A star gives pride, hope, inspirations, motivation and life to those that watch it. A star is created and born with all characteristics of people prosperity, which might be the other side of the coin for a celebrity since he/she has all the power to choose weather to shine for others or not.
Therefore, in this case we should certainly understand that a star can be at the same time a celebrity yet it might take some more effort for a celebrity to become a star. A star does not speak for his/her works instead; he let the works shout out for him. Just to go by the notion, ‘Action speaks louder than words’. That is one major characteristic of stars; they say less to work and achieve more. Jesus seldom liked people spreading news about His presence, works and miracles He preferred they kept quiet as His wonderful miracles shouted even louder. Mark 5:43 says “But Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell any one……” and the same command He gave to Peter when he declared Jesus the Messiah. This shows that a star doesn’t put him/her self in the limelight, but he considers other peoples’ most pressing needs and takes them as his first priority. I guess you really understand what I am trying to mean here.
Take examples of people like Mother Teresa who worked hard and smart to relieve distress among the disadvantaged in Kalkhatha India, Martin Luther king Jr never had a comfortable sleep while he still fought for the rights of the minority African-Americans, while Mahatma Gandhi of India and Nelson Madiba Mandela of South Africa, are some of the world’s ever shining stars today and for all generations. In this case I cannot forget our own Dr Mathew Lukwiya who contracted the deadly EBOLA virus from one of his patients at Lacho hospital in district Gulu in the name saving lives, Philly Bongole Lutaaya the first person to publicly confess that he is HIV positive and come face-to-face with the virus that causes Aids. He made the public aware of the epidemic and I highly believe all this he did in the name of saving not only Ugandans but the entire world the most recent to join this club of stars is little YVVONE NAMAGANDA, a twelve years old heroine from the Buddo junior school, she dared loose her life while saving others from the fires that gutted the dormitory early 2008. (May the good Lord reward her abundantly.)
All these among several others, worked, fought and suffered to make the world a better place for other people to live in. like a candle, they painfully but patiently and gladly burnt out to shine alight for you and me. Actually, God wants us to be stars not mare celebrities. For a star fights and shines for a noble cause, which thing mare celebrities some times find difficult.
God is not temporary and neither are his works and friends and their works too. Todate, every believer speaks of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They have been present for all generations and they will certainly continue. More still, God doesn’t work with temporary men, a reason why He never worked with Lot but Abraham, He worked with David more than He did with Saul because, Saul never had developmental future plans for Israel-God’s people. Saul had a temporary mindset that fed him with temporary plans for Israel’s future. This precisely means that astar is made to shine for all generations while celebrities are short lived. As the word suggests, celebrities are merely celebrated. They are celebrated for ten, twenty or thirty years and eventually go off-scene. They are forgotten and that’s all while a star leads legacy even when he leads a lowly, simple life. To conform this read Gen15:5. God promises Abram such a wonderful and mind striking line of descendants. Abraham has a legacy. How can you mention the word BELIEVERS with out having his (Abraham’s) name at the back of your mind? You definitely can’t, because he is the grand father of all those who believe in God. Regardless of the different religious denominations we have in the modern times. But Abraham led a very simple life full of obedience and love for people and the almighty father in heaven. Therefore, whoever believes in God the father, son, and the Holy sprit has a strong bond with Abraham, which is what the word of God says, (Galatians 3). From the same man, comes such powerful men like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Samson, David, Solomon and to crown the rather long list is Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
A star uses his talents and abilities to help others as a way of preaching the gospel and extending the love of God to His creation. At this point you should be in position to understand that each human being is created a star and that is what the creator wants us to be- just shine a light to others. It is such a disaster when we choose to hide our beautiful light from the lord’s people.
I am not a football fanatic but I’ve taken keen interest in the Brazilian striker Kaka. The man does not step at the pitch before he makes the sign of a cross. Interesting, and to me this means he plays as Kaka but in the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. No wonder he is a brilliant ‘goal machine.’ And that alone pulls other players aboard the salvation boat.
Look here my friend, you don’t need to live a high life in order to become a star, and our Lord lived a simple life but He still influences and impacts the lives of many people each day that passes. (Hey, get me well, living a simple life doesn’t mean being poor either.) On the same issue Donald Trump says, “Always remember that the most famous doesn’t always equal the best. But at the same time always remember that some of the richest and most successful people live very simple lives.” God wants and created you a star and above all He wants you to lead a very simple life of helping others. “Well I want to be helpful to others. Shine alight for the needy but I am poor I do not have money” You might say. And I want to tell you that stars are not limited by money. You can do more without it. You can smile, hug, shake a hand, speak words of encouragement to those that are loosing hope and all these do not need money. And in through such simple actions you’ll definitely be shining a light and in reward God will promote you.
Yes, promotion comes not from the east, west, north or south. Promotion comes from the most high. But you must not forget that it is you who choose either to become a mare celebrity or a star and be responsible for lighting that candle and let burn out fro others to see clearly in their darkness, since it is the same God who gives power to change your self and perhaps others, put in mind that if change is going to take place around you, it must begin with you.




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