The name Daystar comes from the verse in 2 Peter 1:19 about “a light shining in a dark place.” Anyone who knew Michael Jones knew he was one of those lights during his time on earth.
Michael literally had a smile that lit up a room. He would saunter in, walk right up to you, flash his smile and make you feel like you were the most important person in the world to him at that moment. He had a gift for warming and inviting others with the light that Jesus had placed inside of him from an early age.
Michael got involved in Daystar in 6th grade and we had the honor of walking alongside him through his senior year, and then on into college when he was an intern with Hopetown. He was helping us lead younger kids while he was still very much a kid himself. He would saunter up to them with that same trademark warmth and smile and speak such truth and hope about how deeply God loved each and every child he encountered.
In his few years at Daystar, Michael literally impacted the lives of hundreds of kids—and a whole lot of grown-ups, too…us included.
Those of us who have had the privilege to know Michael will never forget him…his smile, his warmth, his laugh, and the light that you couldn’t help but know came from Jesus. Heaven got a little bit brighter this week, and earth a little dimmer for having lost him. But we will certainly always remember—and be grateful for having known the light that was and is Michael Jones.
Michael was a faithful and generous friend and supporter of Daystar throughout his life. Donate here if you’d like to give a gift in his honor.
With great hope,
The Daystar Staff
