Romans 5:9-11

Now that we are set right with God by means of this sacrificial death, the consummate blood sacrifice, there is no longer a question of being at odds with God in any way. If, when we were at our worst, we were put on friendly terms with God by the sacrificial death of his Son, now that we're at our best, just think of how our lives will expand and deepen by means of his resurrection life! Now that we have actually received this amazing friendship with God, we are no longer content to simply say it in plodding prose. We sing and shout our praises to God through Jesus, the Messiah!
Romans 5:9-11

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Shine as the Nations Collide with YOUR Story

Last night was beautifully put together. God is awesome and had a wonderful night standing full inside the Abbotsford Sports & Entertainment centre. He was there, I felt Him in the room, I asked Him to be there, and show Himself. And what did He do? He changed peoples lives.
With my throat sore and my ears all fuzzy, I come home from one of the best memories of my entire life. Hillsong United worship night.
It was so overpowering, it was amazing. Like I'm lost for words to describe this experience. Couldn't believe that I got to share that concert with my friends and family.
There was a song that wept to. 'With Everything', God really showed him here. There was a part where it went silent, but there was an on going voice that started everyone singing. It wasn't the band, or anyone else, but my friend. I don't know why, but it made me weep. Thanks friend.
He made everyone start singing, it was outstanding.
God was known here. He was.
But there was a part where Joel (Hillsong) was saying that Worship isn't about the lights, and words and singing. But its about God, and what we do for him. He wanted that night to be a worship night. And it was, we learned a lot.
There is a quote/interview with Joel that talks a bit about the song, 'Aftermath':

“Normally ‘aftermath’ has a negative, even traumatic, connotation,” Houston says. “At the same time, when I look at the Crucifixion as an event, it paints an extraordinarily negative and horrific picture. But the aftermath of the Cross is hope for all mankind. It’s grace, freedom, peace, life and everything that is good about God. I absolutely love that picture.”

That is basically what he said last night.
And after the concert was over, sadly, Joel said a prayer out to all of us.


I couldn't believe the night, I was speechless and I'm pretty sure my friends were too. Thank-you Jesus for that amazing evening. I won't forget what You've done, and I will never be ashamed of Your name. We will be Your church God. We will, we promised by going to this concert. All the things that Joel and the team said, has stuck to us. There are things that are hard to say, but You know our hearts and You know us. Thank-you Jesus, you're wonderful, and I'll do everything for You, just guide me and I'll follow you.

Amen.

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