This past weekend I had the privilege to attend The Struggle Tour with 10th Ave North, Audrey Assad, and Rend Collective. And the day after I was reading in Mark 9, and was just struck by how often Jesus attracted crowds…very much like today’s ‘spotlight people'.’
A few things I notice, is that Jesus never turns the crowds away and that He always gives them what they are in need of…truth, encouragment(which also can mean challenges), and HIMSELF!
and that’s exactly what anyone in the spotlight (musicians, speakers, pastors, authors, actors…) are supposed to do. (Especially those who proclaim Jesus as LORD). Is to give the crowds what they need, truth, encouragement and of course, Jesus!
My challenge is to pray for those who are constantly in the spotlight and have people look at them from such a high viewpoint in their minds. Pride can quickly sweep in and take over, and they need to be covered in prayers by anyone who is willing. Because they are attacked, and they always need to be pointing people to The Father, just like Jesus did.
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in His love.”
John 15:9-10
