obsessed.

'member when I told ya'lls about being a lukewarm person for Jesus?

Well now it's time to see what a person who is obsessed with Jesus is like.

Ready for this?!

People who are obsessed with Jesus:

-give freely and openly, without censure. Obsessed people love those who hate them and who can never love them back.

People who are obsessed with Jesus are LOVERS.

-aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.

People who are obsessed with Jesus are RISK TAKERS.

-live lives that connect them with the poor in some way or another. Obsessed people believe that Jesus talked about money and the poor so often because it was really important to Him.

(1 John 2:4-6; Matthew 16:24-26; 1 Timothy 6:6-13)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are FRIENDS OF ALL.

-are more concerned with obeying God than doing what is expected or fulfilling the status quo. A person who is obsessed with jesus will do things that don't always make sense in terms of success or wealth on this earth. As Martin Luther put it, "There are two day on my calendar: this day and that day."

(Luke 14:25-35; Matthew 7:13-23; Matthew 8:18-22; Revelation 3:1-6)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are CRAZY ONES.

-knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be "humble enough," and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known.

(Matthew 5:16; Isaiah 42:8)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are THE HUMBLE.

-do not consider service a burden. Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His people.

(Matthew 13:44; John 15:8)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are SERVERS.

-are known as givers, not takers. Obsessed people genuinely think that others matter as much as they do, and they are particularly aware of those who are poor around the world.

(James 2:14-26; Matthew 5:16)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are GIVERS.

-thinks about heaven frequently. Obsessed people orient their lives around eternity; they are not fixed only on what is here in front of them.

(Philippians 3:18-21)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are SOJOURNERS.

-is characterized by committed, settled, passionate love for God, above and before every other thing and every other being.

(Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are THE ENGROSSED.

-are raw with God; they do not attempt to mask the ugliness of their sins or their failures. Obsessed people don't put it on for God; He is their safe place, where they can be at peace.

People who are obsessed with Jesus are UNGUARDED ONES.

-have an intimate relationship with Him. They are nourished by God's word throughout the day because they know that forty minutes on Sunday is not enough to sustain them for a whole week, especially when they will encounter so many distractions and alternative messages.

(Psalm 1:3)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are THE ROOTED.

-is more concerned with his or her character than comfort. Obsessed people know that true joy doesn't depend on circumstances or environment; it is a gift that must be chasen and cultivated, a gift that ultimately comes from God.

(James 1:2-4)

People who are obsessed with Jesus are THE DEDICATED.

-knows that the best thing he can do is be faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life, continually saying "Thank you!" to God. An obsessed person knows there can never be intimacy if he is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worth. He revels in his role as child and friend of God.

Ask yourself:

"Is this what I want to be doing when Christ comes back?"

So many people (including me) get all pumped up about living for Christ after hearing stories of others' passion for Christ, reading an inspiring book, or coming back from a missions trip or youth conference. But how many of us can actually say we acted on that passion and excitement and actually began living our lives for Christ?

I know I've got a loooooong way to go before I can even begin to call myself an "obsessed person." 

But think about it.

Make this the one time you actually act on that passion.

Show the world your passion.

Be a light in this world.

Happy Tuesday, loves.

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