Can worship happen outside of a church building in unexpected places? Of course! When we read the Bible God shows up in some of the most unlikely places. On the side of a mountain, on the sea, in a jail, in a fiery furnace--you get the picture. Our problem is we limit God to a building on Sunday morning.
I don't know what you think about U2, but in 2009 when they did their 360 Tour I believe for a moment worship took place. In "Launching Missional Communities" Alex Absalom describes going to the concert like this, "The presence of God was so tangible. Even if people didn't yet know the name of the God who was there, they were being drawn into his presence and having their hearts softened by the Holy Spirit."
The recognition of the presence of God is worship. We need more of it in the marketplace. Honestly, we need more of it on Sunday mornings in the building we call church.
Pause for a moment. Look around you and recognize his presence. There you will find peace.
Sing along as you watch U2 lead people in the chorus of Amazing Grace recognizing the presence of God.
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