I remember when I watched Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the first time about a year ago.  A family who had done tons of good in their neighbourhood lived in a shabby rat-infested, mold-covered shack and were not able to upgrade to a house that would meet their needs.  The team swooped in and built a magnificent home, and as the commercials interrupted the story, I sat on the couch anticipating the family’s reaction of seeing their new house for the first time. 

When the crowd yelled the famous cheer “MOVE THAT BUS!”, the film didn’t cut to the house itself, but to the faces of the family members.  It is hard to keep a dry eye when this happens! 

At the Catalyst Leadership Conference, Louie Giglio talked about this very moment in the show.  He passionately explained that there is no need to show the house when “the house is on their FACE!”

This is so true.  The faces of the family members reflect the beauty of their new house.  Louie tied this into the following question:

When the world looks at you, can they see God on your face?

Wow. Do they see that you are living, breathing, and worshiping in the presence of your Heavenly Father? Or do they see lines of worry, pride, jealousy, and greed because you have turned your gaze away from your God? 

I think that many people watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition simply to witness the emotional moment when the family sees their house for the first time.  The world is craving for a face that reflects the hope, peace, and joy of a loving Saviour.  Let this be motivation for us to keep our eyes locked on Him!

Michelle