It's interesting to me to think about what draws me to certain things and not others. Sometimes I am so drawn to something that I become almost obsessed with it. I'll just be really into something for a period of time (sometimes a long time and sometimes a short time). I'll think about it, write about it, watch it, read it, research it, whatever. Here are just a few examples of things I've been "caught up in" in the past:
I've visited fan pages, written fan fiction, bought memorbilia, bought DC clothes, re-watched episodes or movies many times, and read random facts about these things. While I never stopped liking any of these things (especially Lord of the Rings, Tolkien and Peter Jackson you are awesome), the preoccupation with them did fade. And I'm not saying there's something wrong with being a huge fan of something. It's really fun actually. What I want to ask is this: what if I was this obsessed about Jesus? How can I become this obsessed about Jesus?
We know that we are to love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind. We know we are to love Jesus more than anything in this world, including our own family! And being obsessed with Jesus involves more than just being his fans; it involves the way we live our lives. It should penetrate everything we do.
When you're obsessed with something you obviously think about it all the time. Remember when you first started falling in love with that special someone. You thought about that person when you went to bed at night, when you woke up, and probably throughout the day. This is how much Jesus wants us to desire him. Maybe you're not at that level with Jesus. But if you make it a point to pray, read the Bible, and talk with other Christians daily, your love for Jesus grows and the relationship gets stronger. You start to think about him more and yourself less. As the obsession grows you want to do what Jesus desires because you love him. You're too busy serving him to consider sinning.
When I see people who are on fire for God I am amazed and I want to be like them. This obsession may not happen overnight but it will change your life. That's what I want. So while it's ok that I may always be the #1 fan of some movie or show or book, above all I want to be completely focused and preoccupied with Jesus.
