I know a lot of actors. Great actors don’t only study the script they exhaust all the information that they can find on the character. If they know that the character is from Madison, WI, they may drive there and take in the city and people. If they know the character loves to dine at a certain restaurant, they may go there and take in the ambiance and clientele. They will do all that is, humanly and financially, possible so they can become better acquainted with their character.
The other thing good actors should have is commitment. It is not enough to connect with a character; the actor must commit to the agenda of that character. If the actor connects, researches, exhausts but doesn’t commit to the agenda of that character all of their preparation is in vain. Commitment to a character is what garners Tony and Academy awards. When an actor has totally lost himself in the character, he will begin to feel as the character feels. This commitment to the connection allows the onlookers to become engaged.
So, what does that have to do with our Christian walk? If we have all been contracted to portray and be imitators of Christ ( Eph 5:1) than we must learn to connect with His character.
In being imitators of Christ, we must study and exhaust all the information that we can about Him so that we can connect with His character. It is this connection with Christ that will allow our lives and witness to be effective and powerful. We must also learn to commit. There are some people who have made a connection with Christ. They have studied and know His word. The issue is they have not fully committed to the agenda of Christ. So, when people look at them they perceive them as phony because of the lack of commitment. If you want to be effective in ministry you must learn to fully give yourself over to the agenda of Christ. Once you do, you will feel how He feels and react how He reacts.
These two things may cause someone to be engaged by the production of your life which in turn could lead them to wanting to know Christ. Connect with Him! Commit to Him! Stay on the path!
About the Author:Path contributing writer Calvin Walker has been writing editorial content for Path MEGAzine since 2007. Calvin’s ability to break down the word of God with thought provoking analogies and real life analysis makes an impact on Christians seeking a closer walk with God. An accomplished author, Walker released his debut book titled “The Gallery” early 2010. Click here to read excerpts and purchase Walkers’ inspirational novel. Email calvinwalkerauthor@yahoo.com
