I am not a concert promoter!!!

Tonight, I was in charge of a great event. A concert by Chad Chaney and Trent Monk. I've been in charge of a few of these events. In fact, this was #6 in the past year plus. In all 6 of these events, the largest we've had was a little under 60 and the lowest was 23. If I were to pursue concert promotions, I'd fail. But I had a realization today. I am not a concert promoter. Nor should I attempt to be. There's plenty I can't do or have attempted and failed. Yet, after saying all that, I am excited to plan the next event. What? Why? Because I am not a concert promoter. I have been called to use music as an avenue to connect God and His Word to people who need to hear it. So, if I am looking from the perspective of numbers, I am a failure. But, there's a bigger picture. If I am connecting people to God's Word and fellowship, allowing with giving an opportunity to encourage musicians and introduce people to their new favorite musician, than I have succeeded. In every case, those goals were achieved.

I told my wife this revelation and she rolled her eyes at me. Why? Well, of course, she already knew that. That's why I married her. She's really smart. Yet she sees something in me that I don't or can't. In life, a lot of times it depends on your perspective. 23 people at an event seems low. Sure, if you're looking at numbers. But, if those 23 people passed on that connection in word or action? Amazing. And if they shared that music with others? Even more amazing.

I am reminded more and more lately why I love music. I am not all that great in it, but why I love is that words combined with music carry more weight and emotion than simple words or notes on a page. Certain songs, when you hear part of it, just bring a happiness, sadness, or whatever emotion. That is why I love music. That is why I do what I do. Not just to pay the bills. Not because I think I am going to write a great song. I do what I do because God is merciful to me and uses me and my flaws, inabilities and shortcomings and is glorified.

So, no, I am not a concert promoter. And that's ok. I am a servant of God, using my time and ability to serve others, introduce them to great music, and encourage them!