American Idol: Champion of the World!

We ARE the Champions of the World!

Jesus stated in John 16:33 “…take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

Last year I watched the last 20 minutes of American Idol and I observed as the two finalists sang, together with the band Queen, “We are the Champions.” My initial thoughts were “How prideful and self centered can this show be?” Two contenders were sitting at the top of the television world, even if just for the moment, enjoying and singing their own praises, hoping to be the one selected for the Title…”Champion!” However, for this night, only one could be Champion! One was selected and the other took a back seat for the Grand Finale.

Over 100 million votes were cast, an indicator that America (And the whole world) is desperately seeking a champion! I’ll bet the majority of you don’t even know the winner’s last name or where he came from, without looking it up. Next Season he’ll be replaced by another Champion and the title will be passed on season after season.

There is but One Champion. Maybe he has never won the Popular vote or even been considered by a majority of the world’s citizens, but rest assured…HE IS THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. His title is settled…Phillipians 2:10…He has been given the Name above all names. He is the undisputed Champion of the world. He’ll never be defeated or dethroned. He’ll never be replaced, so you don’t have to wait until next season to see who’ll be replacing Him. Ephesians 1:21 from the Message puts it this way. He is “in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but FOREVER!” I think I just made myself happy! NOTHING ESCAPES HIS RULE!

Because He is THE Champion, he has shared His title with you and I. Romans 8:37 “In all these things we are more than conquerors (Champions) through Him who loved us.”

A Champion is firstly defined as…One that wins first place or first prize in a competition. Because He has been exalted we are also seated with him in heavenly places. ( You share in His Kingdom rule!) Ephesians 2:6

Secondly a Champion is defined as One who fights; a warrior; an ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person. Mt 5:14 “You are the light of the world.” We are called to shine in the midst of a darkened world and give hope, direction and life to those who are in need.

Have you ever thought about why you are made the way you are? What makes you different? Why you are so gifted in certain areas? You are designed and called to be a Champion to someone! Mt 10:8 “…freely ye have received, freely give.”

Somebody out there needs you and your gifting and talents. Someone is worse off than you and needs some of the glorious light of the Good news shining into their life. God has chosen you for the task at hand. Take a look around. Who is it that He has positioned in your path? Who needs an introduction to the Champion? Who is waiting to cast their vote? Who is desperately waiting for the Champion to be revealed?
They come back season after season thirsting and looking for a Champion. Let’s tune them in to the right channel. Trust His words. Be a Champion for somebody…one who stands up and fights for the cause of another! “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst.” John 6:35

They are waiting for the Champion to be revealed through YOU!