International Worship Symposium 2010

In the Mott Auditorium, there was a large space in front of the stage before the seating started. As we were worshiping, people moved in to fill that space. Usually, I don’t like seeing people rush the stage during a worship set. It feels like a concert. And they weren’t just standing…some people were waving flags and dancing. When I’m pushed that far beyond my comfort zone, a part of me wants them to stop, even though I know I shouldn’t impose my issues on them. Not this time.

The scene reminded me of a picture I received about a week previous of throngs of people moving forward and waving flags and banners to lead the way and to proclaim who they belonged to. It was a very Narnia/Braveheart kind of feeling of going into battle and expecting victory. The Lord spoke within me to let me know that while I didn’t have to express my worship that way, He was really enjoying it. It was unadulterated adoration of our King and an anticipation of something great to come. It was a time of celebration, and instead of standing before the worship team, the musicians (worship team) were actually joining the flags and the dancers and everyone else as we collectively encircled the throne of God to express our praise in a variety of ways to honor a God worthy of more than just one expression.