CHUCK NORRIS WAS RIGHT!!

 

     I love watching documentaries. I recently watched one about the life of Gary Coleman, the child star on the show "Different Strokes." You would think that someone who makes millions of dollars and has fame and fortune would find happiness. Not so with Gary Coleman. He was tortured his entire life both mentally and physically. How sad. He died a miserable, unhappy man. That breaks my heart! The person I want to focus on is actor and tough guy Chuck Norris. There is a YouTube channel I enjoy watching called "God on the move." The channel focuses on the life of actors and actresses who are facing challenges because of their faith. Some have a very hard time finding work in Hollywood because they stand up for their faith in Jesus Christ. One actor in particular, Neal McDonough was fired from a TV show because he would not film a love scene with another woman and kiss her. He told them he would only kiss his real-life wife and no one else. He was instantly fired, but God opened several doors for him in spite of what people said about his decision. 

     Chuck Norris is now 85 years old and has a black belt in karate. He is well known for several movies he appeared in as a tough guy who would defend himself by using karate and Taekwondo. He is also well known for a TV show he starred in called "Walker: Texas Ranger." The show aired for eight seasons. Norris is Christian and is not ashamed to share his faith with others. As he was working on his "Walker: Texas Ranger" series he would put in many "Christian based" themes in the show. The producers asked him to please tone it down, but Norris refused. He said a quote that really touched my heart. He said, "I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than stand with the world and be judged by God." WOW WOW WOW! Today, Norris writes Christian devotionals and openly shares his faith whenever given the chance. He is also quoted as saying "Real power doesn't come from being famous, it comes from fearing God." 

     You would think that someone like Chuck Norris would gloat and be obnoxious about their fame and fortune. He doesn't care about that whatsoever. He is more concerned about where he and others will be spending their eternity. He does not care at all what others think about him and he knows that his faith and walk with God is the most important thing in his life.

     So, what is important to you? Making a name for yourself? Being a good person? Living the best life ever with "things" that make you happy? Are we making sure people are impressed with us by our appearance and the things we have? Would you rather tell people how much money is in your bank account or tell them about your faith and how you are living your life?  Would we rather stand with God and be judged by the world, or would we rather stand with the world and be judged by God? This is all "food for thought" for all of us. Let's continue to live life the right way by pleasing God and not others!

Life is too short, but eternity is forever!