This evening Jean and I had a date night and went to the Chris Tomlin concert. He was in town with Louis Giglio and Christy Knockles and on the last stop in Florida for hsi tour. As we were parking our car we had a lady honk at us, as if to say, hurry up, I am late for the concert and I want to get a good seat. She wasn't the only one who was excited and anticipating the night. We heard another couple say to each other, "boy there are some crazy drivers out there tonight". We went up the ramp to get in line and there were people everywhere. They had just opened the doors and you could hear a scream or two that came from the beginning of the bunch that got in as soon as the doors opened. It was a mad rush and you could sense the anticipation of the crowd to get in there and get a good seat. Oh, I didn't mention, it was general seating so you had better hurry and find where you were going to sit in hurry. The concert started and was one of the most amazing worship services/times I have ever experienced in my 15 years of being a Christian. All hands were up, people were engaged and voices signing in every seat. As I scanned about the sold out arena, I was amazed at all the people that were there. They were all fully there and diving into God. I have never seen such expectancy to be with God as I did tonight. The parking lot was a sign of people who were desperate to get into the presence of Almighy God. Looking back now, the sheer excitment and hurry up-ness were people just trying to push their way into this Holy environment we were about to become a part of. Nobody came away empty tonight. We were all filled with his Glorious presence and all who were there there got a glipmse of what heaven will be like. Selfless Surrender!
