Obsessed

I just finished reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan, and I reccomend this book to anyone who is looking for a good read. It is an easy read, but Chan has a lot to say about God's love for us and how most people do not give an appropriate reaction to God, especially when their life as a Christian only consists of sitting on the pew. The chapter in this book that stuck out to me the most is talks about what an obsessed Christian might look that. Chan lists personality traits of Obsessed people. They are as follows

LOVERS People who are obsessed with Jesus give freely and without censure. Obsesessed people love those who hate them and who can never love them back.

RISK TAKERS People who are obsessed with Jesus 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.

FRIENDS OF ALL People who are obsessed with Jesus 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 oten because it was really important to Him.

CRAZY ONES Obsessed people 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 days on my calendar: this day and that day."

THE HUMBLE A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin o pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be "humble enough," and so they seekk to make themselves less known and Christ more known.

SERVERS People who are obsessed with Jesus do not consider service a burden. Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His people.

GIVERS People who are obsessed with God 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.

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

THE ENGROSSED A person who is obsessed is characterized by committed, settled, passionat love for God, above and before every other thing and every other being.

UNGUARDED ONES People who are obsessed 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.

THE ROOTED People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him. They are nouished 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 somany distractions and alternative messages.

THE DEDICATED A person who is obsessed with Jesus 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 chosen and cultivated, a gift that ultimately comes from God.

SACRIFICERS A person who is obsessed with Jesus 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 worthy. He revels in his role as child and friend of God.

The above is what Francis Chans says a person obsessed with Jesus looks like. I believe a person obsessed with Jesus does not thing the things of this world are important, but make a habbit of sharing what they have with others. Someone obsessed with Jesus is always focused on God things and lives their life bathed in prayer. An obsessed person revels in serving others, and it is not a chore for them, but instead it brings them joy. An obsessed person isn't embarassed to be seen with the outcasts of society. An obsessed person puts Jesus first in their life.

Please tell me what being obsessed with Jesus means in your lives.