So last week I went to see The Police in concert, my first concert in about 5 years. I am pretty picky about music, limiting my music selection to about a dozen musicians / bands. My two favs are The Police and U2. The unique sound of the police and the unbelievable talent of the band's members is what I love the most. They only made four albums, but that was enough to establish some timeless hits.
The concert, not surprisingly, was the best I had seen. The music and vocals were great and the hd projection screens were a nice touch. Even my wife, who isn't a big fan, liked the show. Afterwards, though, she made a comment that rang very true for me. "Wouldn't it be great if people worshipped God the same way they worshipped this band tonight?"
I agree wholeheartedly. The people, athletes, musicians, etc. that we so easily worship are, we often forget, human. They don't have any special powers or auora surrounding them. They are ordinary people doing extrodinary things. God, on the other hand, is loving , all-powerful, awesome, etc. But because we can't see Him, it is very difficult for us to fully engage in the same worship we regullarly participate in at stadiums and arenas every week. The funny thing is the short and long term gains for worshipping God far surpasses any rewards from concerts or events. If only more people could understand and experience this reality.
