Joe Castillo

Sand artist Joe Castillo has reached the semifinals of the popular NBC television show America’s Got Talent. He will move on to compete for the grand prize of $1 million.

In the early rounds, Castillo created a series of patriotic images to the tune of God Bless the U.S.A. His performance impressed all three judges—Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne and Howard Stern—who voted him on to the next round.

For his next performance, Castillo sculpted some amazing animals on the backdrop of the Earth. The climax was a huge eye that was shedding a tear. When asked about the eye, Castillo said that it belonged to God. The message is that the earth belongs to God. He has entrusted us to take care of it, but we haven’t always done a good job.

Howard Stern called Castillo “an amazing talent” and said, “You really are a guy with a heart…”

Joe Castillo has a heart for Jesus Christ, and he uses his unique talent to bring glory to God. He is using this stage to try to make a difference for God’s kingdom. In his own subtle way, Castillo is pointing people—including some unlikely listeners–toward God.

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”—Colossians 4:5-6.