Cry Out To Jesus!

Last night's concert was amazing.

HyperStatic Union opened up with a few songs. I hadn't really heard them before, but they weren't bad. I really need to hear them on cd to make a decision on if I really like them or not. Either way, they gave everyone a quick lesson on how to properly enjoy the funk. (You have to bob your head from front to back, not back to front – in case you were wondering.)

As "Ring of Fire" played, the David Crowder Band made their way onto the stage. ....what a loon! He's totally crazy. I was afraid I wouldn't know any of their songs, but I actually had. It was only a matter of time before they broke out into a hoedown and the sounds of "I Saw the Light" everyone was stomping their feet and clapping along. They were great, definately got the whole crowd going.

After a short intermission, Third Day took to the stage in an unconventional way. Rather than the typical loud entrance, Mac and Mark treated everyone to an acoustic version of "Blessed Assurance". Definately set the worshipful mood for the evening...and that's what the night was all about - worshipping God...with a little help from Third Day of course!

As the backdrop fell mid song, the rest of the band was revealed as they helped finish out "Blessed Assurance" in true rocker form with guitars blazing.

The band continued with songs like, "Keep On Shinin’," "Show Me Your Glory," and "Come On Back To Me." To show everyone how much fun they could have during a concert, they experimented with a little 80’s rock, a groovy mirror ball and even some "couples skating."

Mac spoke a little about the song, "Cry Out to Jesus" explaining how He will meet you – wherever you are. As they went into the song, I know I had a few tears in my eyes. Hearing this song live made the lyrics that much more powerful, surrounded by people who have probably all been through similar events and been hurt. It’s something that everyone in the audience could relate to – everyone is going through something and no matter where we are – God will meet us there.

I have seen Third Day four times now (October 18, 1997 with All Star United and Switchfoot at the Madison; November 21, 2002 with Michael W. Smith and Max Lucado at the Civic Center; August of 2003 at Great America; and this concert) and I've never been disappointed. If you haven't seen them, I suggest you make sure to get tickets to the next concert! I know I'll be there!