Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Keith Green: An Eternal Legacy

I recently finished reading a book about Keith Green's life by his wife, Melody Green, called "No Compromise." I was deeply moved by this man's story and impacted by his legacy.
Keith Green had an eternal mindset, just as all of us as Christians should. In the book, Melody clearly revealed his weaknesses and struggles and the processes he had to go through. Keith never gave up. He kept growing until the very end, not willing to compromise his faith. Though he may have made some mistakes along the way, he didn't seem to be afraid of anything. It seems to me that this is probably a major reason why his impact and ministry are still going strong today. He wasn't afraid to take risks, so I would venture to say he didn't have any regrets.
Keith Green had a very dynamic personality, and he could have easily utilized his natural tendencies to bring glory to himself. But once he became a Christian, he wouldn't dare think of it. He shed many tears in his quest to bring ultimate glory to God and share his love and saving power with as many as possible. He was a humble, caring man who just wanted to do things the right way. He didn't let confrontations discourage him; rather, the opposite. He was glad when corrected and used it as an opportunity to change and grow.
Isn't this how we should all respond to the processing in our lives?
I just watched a live recording of Keith singing "The Easter Song," and it was plain to me how anointed he was in his ministry. It felt like he was still alive because I felt God's presence almost instantly when the video began.
The man may have died, but the anointing and the influence never has.
May we all be able to claim this about our lives lived for the King.
I highly recommend this book by the way. :)

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