![]() ![]() We are living in the ‘Aftermath’, said Houston. Whatever you’re interested in or love, it is because God planned for it to be so-to use you for His glory. God is using Hillsong United to awaken our generation for us to adhere to His calling, especially as college students striving to be educated for a life we would like to live. The members of Hillsong are young, but their instrumental use appeals greatly to a culture yearning for the Lord. ![]() They’re influencing a generation that is “rising up to take their place,” the place of the former generation to love God with all they’ve got. The way Hillsong United presented itself connected with the young generation, our generation, as students. Don't understand the meaning of the song Highlight lyrics and request an explanation. While the crowd sang these songs in unison, Hillsong surprised us all, incorporating Spanish in the chorus rendition of “Take It All.” While some, like me, who are non-Spanish speakers were clueless, nevertheless, our spirits never faltered.Īs the song concluded, Houston snickered and said, “You guys are crazy.” He informed the audience that they had decided to record their live performance in Miami for the first time. God reminded me of my journey and why I fell in love with the power of the cross and His grace and love.” Steven Padilla, a junior and accounting major, said, “The concert ministered to me. Within one song’s interlude, we were given an opportunity to sing, hum, or pray, so when I began to hum a known tune created by Hillsong, I noticed others around me, one by one, cooing the same tune until soon, the stadium began to echo. The band played fast-paced and slow, meditative songs, reflecting the ups and downs we all are confronted throughout life, with God as a constant. “Whether you are listening to our newest album or our very first,” said Houston on the Hillsong website,, “Our prayer and passion is that you are empowered to live life with God, encouraged to stay on the course and excited about all that He has for your future.” Hillsong’s music does not contain mainstream lyrics about partying, drinking, having sex or falling in love they go past worldly issues and enter a realm of spirituality which makes them so distinctly unique. ![]() Performing songs from their current album, “Aftermath”-“Bones,” “Take Heart” and “Avalanche”-to old favorites like “Hosanna” and “Freedom Is Here,” the crowd echoed the lyrics with closed eyes and hands up in the air. The audience’s spirits were lifted as the whole stadium responded to the bands’ request the view was breathtaking, as if the crowd was reaching out toward God. Worship leaders Joel Houston, Jad Gillies and JD led the audience in song, but first began with a word of prayer, asking the audience to raise their hands. ![]()
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