Encounter of another kind

I had the wonderful pleasure of hearing Joyful Sound from North Greenville University perform this morning at church. If you've never heard them you are missing out. If you ever get the chance please go, you will be glad you did. Lately I have found myself wanting to write a blog but for some reason the words were just not coming to me. I mean, I can talk about Kai all day but for whatever reason the words just have not be flowing well in written format. So back to hearing Joyful Sound. I kept tearing up while they sang the beautiful songs especially It is Well with my Soul and Holy of Holies. I wasn't sad with hearing these songs just overcome. What I kept noticing was that the singers, a young group of people were worshiping their Lord. Various singers would raise thier hands, point to Jesus, touch their chests and other forms of worship. Just singing isn't enough. Alot of people feel compelled to worship their Savior in different ways. It occured to me while this group of talented young people were singing that the reason I was emotional b/c I knew what they knew. I have felt what they have &/or are feeling. Its an "encounter" with Jesus Christ. (Thanks Kenny for the right word). Its hard to describe to someone who has never experienced it but, man, once someone does its amazing. That encounter is something to sing about. Now granted I am not a singer. I tried the church choir for a few years and finally decided to give the people around me a break. When I get to heaven thats one thing I will be overjoyed about, the beautiful voice I will have, I probably won't stop singing til well...forever :) That encounter is something to get excited about.  I love seeing people worship   their Savior. I know that feeling. Because of Jesus and the encounter I have had with Him I can boldly go before the throne and bow. Like one of the singers said you can chose to bow now before Jesus or bow later because it clearly says in the bible every knee will bow (Romans 14:11). I chose to bow now and enjoy the pleasures of Jesus and all He has to offer. My prayer is that everyone will chose asap to bow and call Jesus their Lord because simply put that encounter is BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE CAKE!