Jesus; friend, mentor, and video editing specialist.
I have recently been doing a bit of video editing for work and for family stuff. I actually find the art very interesting. I have also come to the conclusion that Jesus must be very good at editing videos. Let me explain.
First a little clarity of my understanding. When I was in college one of my professors, Dr. Fetters, used to say that "all analogies are only a 3 legged chair." That all analogies are imperfect examples used to illustrate a specific point about a thought or belief.
Now the analogy of Jesus the video editor. Any parent who has looked through the viewfinder of a video camera or anyone who has old memories of dad or grandpa pulling out the 8mm projector and family video night will appreciate this. After I get done parsing down 20mins -3hs of video (which takes a while btw) to get that 3-10 minute vignette I begin to appreciate what Jesus does for our lives when we stand before God.
When I envision standing before God at the Judgement seat I believe that God will be presented an edited version of my life (all 95 [I can hope can't I] years) A life that Jesus will have spent his blood editing to present a whole new vibrant picture of love and purity so that God will show his unfailing love and Mercy to me. I can envision a Johnny Cash, Hillsong, David Crowder, Nirvana, Kenny Chesney, Metallica, Chris Tomlin, Dave Matthews, Burlap to Cashmere, Rich Mullins, Fernando Ortega, Jars of Clay, Todd Agnew, John Denver, Nickelback, U-2, Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Tim McGraw soundtrack playing across my life. What would be your soundtrack?