Master of the House: The Remix

Alright, so today is going to be a little crazy. I was reading my Bible the other day and came across a parable in which Jesus talks about God as the Master of a household. Suddenly, because of the title alone, I was reminded of the song from Les Mis called Master of the House. In the song, we see the comedic relief of Thenardier and his wife running their inn. Both are lifelong crooks and make a living by swindling people. So naturally, I decided that the true Master of the House (back to God now) should have his own song.

I want to put out there from the get-go that I struggled with whether or not to do this post. I know a lot of "church" people would turn up their nose. This song alone is probably one of the reasons the movie Les Mis was rated PG-13 (that, and the prostitution that occurs earlier in the movie). The song contains cursing and presents a very sexualized bar culture, and I can easily understand how some would be offended. The reason I finally decided to use the post is this: By recreating something that presents a vulgar, worldly view into something that glorifies God, I felt like I got a glimpse into what God does in each of us (obviously much better than my new, cheesy rendition of a song). So there is your warning. If you fear you may be offended by the song clip, don't watch it. It was simply posted so you would understand the background and have music to put the lyrics to. But if you want to be reminded of the remodeling God does with the broken lives he enters, if you want to take a glimpse at how he can turn something (or someone) that denies him into one that glorifies him, enjoy.

My Version:

Into the dark, where he called forth the light

And to the blind, where he enabled sight.

He paved for us (yes, yes, yes, even you) an escape for our sin.

If we simply let him in,

He'll enter our hearts

And fix all the broken parts!

Come one, come all, sit yourself down

Learn of the best sweet savior in town.

The story is here, just take a look,

Dust off the Bible, open the book.

Look and you will see

The God of you and me,

In great love from above,

Sent his son to be:

Master of your house, lover of your soul,

Forgiver of your sins by death upon a pole.

Healer of the sick, champion of the weak,

Ready with a parable to always speak.

He hopes you'll come to know his mercy,

He already paid the price,

But for him it's all or nothing

You can't just have a little slice!

Master of your life, Keeper of your heart,

Longs for you to follow him and never part.

From water to wine, and raising the dead,

He offered miracles to get it through your head.

Breathe and take a leap of faith,

All you have to do is trust,

This is what pleases Jesus

who made you from the dust.

Master of the world, Slinger of the stars,

Longs for you to find out who you truly are.

Beauty of his eye, made for something more

Than the money, looks and power that the world looks for.

Made to bring the light to darkness,

Made to shine on all you meet,

To bless you more than sneezes

Jesus has a plan for your heartbeat.

Ask him in your life, let him take the reins,

Give him all your failures and your long-past pains.

Seek and you will find, knock and he'll be there,

All ready to teach you with his Word and prayer.

Everyone is more than welcome,

Take some time to think it through.

Then take up the offer

See for yourself all that he can do!

When you meet your fate, you'll go to the gate,

And you'll be ushered in with a cleaned off slate

Gather up your crown, sing unto the King,

Forever in time but it won't be boring.

When you're in the streets a-golden

You'll achieve his final goal,

Without your detection, you'll become perfection,

Jesus has finally made you whole!

You used to be through sin a slave,

But God Almighty didn't leave you to the grave.

Master of the house, finally you're free

To live your life forever far beyond the sea.
All because of love, debt is fully paid,
Forgetting all the pride and decisions you made.
What a great gift of mercy, Jesus died for you, a louse.
Then he rose, which goes to show you he's the Master of the House!

Master of the house! 

Master and your guide!
Comforter, Redeemer,
Always by your side!
Servant to the poor, even though he's great,
Gracious, creative, and your soul's true mate.
Everybody bless the Master!
Bless the Spirit and Son!

Everybody raise a drink!
Raise it up and then just think,
Think of how he loves you, shown to you by all that he has done.