United Live in Malaysia

Tickets were sold out before they officially announced to the churches.

The KIV list started to drag.

People started pouring into SIB KL almost 2 hours before the event time.

The rain did not stop the people.

People climbed 6 stories high for the concert. After seeing that all the youth were up or half way up, Lavinia and I found ourselves at the end of the line - ground floor.

I was actually no enthusiastic about the concert at all. In my heart and mind, I was bringing the youth up - for some, their very first concert. For me, countless.

Because we were so late we sat in the balcony (6th floor) on the steps between the chairs. I stole the below pic from Fer's blog. I hope Lavi sees this. LOL.

Then the lights dimmed, the video introduced the event, and the congregation went wild as the band got onstage. Then I felt a familiar leap in my heart.

Familiar songs met our ears. Joel Houston encouraged the people to look to God and worship Him. The atmosphere was electrifying as people fell into praise and worship before the Almighty God. Seeing the entire place in passionate worship - wow that is amazing. Knees will bow down and tongues confess that You are Lord! When the people of God worship Him... hearts were turned back to Him... (no I don't have pictures. We were asked to refrain from taking pictures)

You know the difference between a Christian concert and a non-christian concert?

• It's not just about the music - It's about the heart of worship.
  
• The band is not idolized. Glory goes back to God.
• Lives are transformed.

I could not fully see the Aspirers as they were pretty much scattered. But most of them were concentrated on the 5th floor. I occasionally watched them worship from above, and my heart was blessed. Through this trip, I felled compelled to always escort them. It's not about me. It's not about the event. To me, it's about them. Words fail me when I try to explain why I do this. Sometimes I feel I'm too old for this, but yet again I find myself in the bus with them to yet another concert/conference/camp. Simply because.

Oh yes, it was good to meet up with old friends. Wish I had more time to yumcha or something. Next time lah guys!