The Look-A-Like Contest
We read in 1st John: “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” 1John 5:20
This verse describes an understanding to be obtained when we look for truth while focused on Jesus and His Word. I’ve placed the story below to make a point to caution us to not miss the truth.
CHARLIE CHAPMAN ENTERS CHARLIE CHAPLIN LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST & FAILS TO MAKE FINALS
Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity was the look-alike contests that sprang up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the tramp character he made popular in his films. Even the young up-and-coming actor Bob Hope entered such a contest in Cleveland, Ohio, and won.
Legends have sprung up that Chaplin himself took part in one contest. Steve Chandler in his book 100 Ways To Motivate Yourself says Chaplin was on holiday in Monaco when he decided to enter a Chaplin look-alike contest. Others cite the incident as taking place in Switzerland.
Although the event has been embellished through the years, it did occur. Chaplin entered a look-alike contest in a San Francisco theatre. Amazingly, Chaplin failed to even make the finals.
In a similar way, sometimes we do not recognize the truth about God when it is staring us in the face.
Psalm 86:11 “Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.” – Pastor Larry
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