I attended the Hello Love Tour concert with Chris Tomlin last night. When I bought the tickets, I was told that I would have to pay $2 for parking, but they raised it to $10 at the last minute. It was a rip-off, but oh, well, the school must have wanted to make some profit out of the event. I’ve been to places where they raised parking fees twice, three times, and even more at times when there’s a special sporting event. So, my son, Moses, and I decided to walk for about 1000 yard after parking the car along the curb. It was fun running at night hand in hand with my son.

Inside the San Jose State University Event Center, I could feel the electrifying expectations of people and the love people have for God and Chris. Although I had seen Chris lead worship at one of the JAMA conferences, it was somewhat brief. However, last night it was different. It was a concert, but it was more than a concert. He had a message for Californians. He was more calm, mature, funny, and passionate about the causes God is passionate about. I loved the time. One of the things that sticks out in my memory is the song titled “GOD OF THIS CITY.” I liked the part when he sang, “For greater things have yet to come. And greater things are still to be done in this city.” It rekindled the passion and zeal I had had when I decided to come to California. People had given me caveats about how challenging it would be to minister in California. And I have tasted the bitter side through the church dispute and through English Ministry. I think I lost some of my passion for the state and for what God wants to do here. Chris Tomlin helped me to refocus.

Some of the young adults from my church were there with me. As I glanced at them while praising, I could tell they were having a blast in the Lord. I desire great things for them. In particular, Gibson, who was fasting all day due to his commitment to the church-wide fast drive in connection with Lent, caught my attention and he was into praise along with Isaac, Tim, Christine, James, David, and DH and his daughter. It was an awesome time.

Oh, God, may you do great things in this state and in this land. We expect great things from you, Lord. We humble ourselveves before you and seek your breakthroughs in these economically and legall challenging times. May you come through, oh, Lord. May you not delay.

We are in recession, but God is not. God is able to deliver us from the woes we’re facing. Oh, God, come and deliver us and deliver the world.