Tight rope or Noose?

This week I had the opportunity to attend a great event in our city. There were over 5000 people gathered to 'worship.' I am sure those who put the event together did so with the purest of motivations, but I was incredibly disappointed. I don't write this to rail on the event; rather to talk about the check I found in my spirit.

Here's what happened...While the bands where playing worship music and encouraging us to party for Jesus, celebrate Jesus; in the background on a huge double billboard like lighted board the name of the band continually flashed. I don't know maybe I am getting old [lol please]. It seemed to me like the bands were promoted more than Jesus. Again I am sure this was not the intent.

Then came the check in my spirit, do I promote me more than Jesus. In our media saturated age, how do we safe guard against self promotion. God has given us the gift of excitement and energy and music, but His glory. I like the spotlight at times, too many times. How does one stay humble in age where everyone has access to you through this medium. We want the world to hear the message of Christ, we want to be excited, we want to make a difference. Is it wrong to want to be known too? Seems like a tight rope at times that can slip into a noose.

Forgotten God

I am reading the book by Frans Chan entitled "The Forgotten God." I love the title! The book is about the Holy Spirit and how we have forgotten Him. This year in NewSong, I want us to begin to explore the workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Too often I too feel like I have neglected the power of God and tired to accomplish life on my own. This year I simply want to lean more into Him and allow the Holy Spirit to be active in my life.

It sounds good, but I am not sure what it all means. But I am looking forward to the journey.