Lessons from U2

Posted in By Scott Wilson 1 comments

So, I've taken a break for the past couple of weeks from posting. Partly intentional - partly lazy - partly out of routine. Two weeks ago my family went to Mississippi for 8 days while I stayed here. It is amazing how much balance Cassie and Cooper bring to my life. While they were gone, my schedule of life went crazy. They make me healthy. While I worked more while they were gone, I work better when they are here. I strive to get things done so I don't rob them of me. If I have to choose to cheat work or my family, I always cheat work. When they are not here, work takes over.

However, while they were gone, I went to experience U2 at Cowboys Stadium. Incredible concert!!! We got to the stadium and stood in line for about 3 hours waiting to get in. I was #1005 in line. Once we got in, we went to the floor to find a spot. Much to our surprise, the inner circle of the floor was still open. So we found our way around, picked our spot, and stood for another 2 hours waiting for the show. We were right up front, right where we wanted to be. Kudos to Matt G. for not giving up on getting that spot.

I loved the concert. Incredible! The thing I enjoyed most is that I learned (or was reminded of) some truths about me and about God.

Lesson #1: Everything is Spiritual
Don't mistake this for God is in everything and everything is God. But, everything is spiritual. We are spiritual beings. There is so much more to us than flesh and bones. Here's the thing, often I hear the question, "How is spiritual life?" As if there is this part of my life that is spiritual. To label a part of my life as spiritual would mean that there are parts that are not spiritual. But everything I do has impact on my spiritual life bc every part is spiritual. Everything I do in life has influence on my relationship with God. Therefore, everything is spiritual. I cannot check out of that to watch a movie, go to a concert, participate in an action, believing some of my actions are not spiritual actions.

Lesson #2: Everybody Worships
Watching the people at the concert, it was quite obvious that everybody worships. We do not have to teach people to worship. We, the human race, have great worship. Many of us have terrible gods, but great worship. I don't think that U2 desires to be worshiped, but there were people there that worshiped them. We know how to worship. The question is do we worship the right One.

Lesson #3: God's Message is Here
U2 writes incredible God songs. Now, are they believers, Christians, followers - do they have a personal relationship with Christ? I don't know. Maybe you do and you can fill me in. Here's what I know. The message of God and His love is there. It was quite the experience to listen to 70,000+ people sing Amazing Grace as Bono led. Do 70,000+ understand that song? No but then again I don't completely understand that amazing grace. The fact is God's message was presented. That's not the only place but that is a very clear example. God's message is Here. It is around us and it makes it way into place we don't expect. Believers or not, U2 is spreading God's message. Another way is they doing something that the church at time fails to do. They are teaching people to love others. I saw one person holding a sign that read "U2 has inspired us to change the world." They were referring to the RED movement that U2 strongly supports to fight AIDS in Africa. It is a message of love. To me, this is God's message to love our neighbor.


Great show! Worth waiting in line, worth the drive, worth the money. I found many times I watch the crowd as much as I did the band. My prayer was that God would reveal Himself to me through that experience and He did in more ways that I have written.

I challenge you to always practice the presence of God. Look for Him in what you do. Honor Him in what you do. Love in Him in what you do so you can experience Him in what you do.


God alone is capable of making Himself known as He really is. We search in reasoning and in sciences, as in a poor copy. What we neglect to see is God's painting Himself in the depth of our soul. ~ Brother Lawrence