Back in the day right? You remember beanie babies. Don;t say you didn’t because you know you still have them and love them high school students. I will never forget in college Cat had a job babysitting for a wealthy family. The little girl Cat watched had almost every beanie baby. It was off the charts. On Saturdays Cat was hired to sit out in front of stores in line with hundreds of people whenever a new Ty Beanie Baby was launched. This girl was freakie stalker freakie about beanie babies. Not to weir you out but one aspect of Jesus is that he stalker crazy about us. His love is off the charts. He once told a story that reminds me of this girl. Jesus said that a good shepherd knows when one of his lams has turned up missing. A good shepherd will leave the rest of the sheep behind and search high and low for the lost lamb until he finds it. No matter where you are in life Christ stalks us and hunts us down with his amazing love. In what ways has Christ’s love been overwhelming to you?
When I think about the real world I think about how all of us live within walls. Some of us like the villians and heroes in this video clip need props and tricks to make us strong. Now I am not talking about things that make you fly or things that allow us to fight others. Instead I’m talking about the things we put around our heart to keep us from getting hurt or being out of control. Some people put up walls against God by saying he’s not real but do they really know that for sure. Others put up walls against God by blaming other people. “I don’t go to church because of all the hypocrites.” Is that God’s fault and what about it being something between you and God? How are you trying to go through life with thick walls and protective reactions and barriers against change for the better?
So with this Jesus thing we’re getting to think about him and who he really is over the next four weeks. One of the things that some people don’t realize is that God is all about repair us and making us better. Jesus described this goal of God by telling a story about a guy who hated his dad so much he pretty much told him I don’t want to be a part of your life and I am going to go ahead and demand my inheritance now. The dad amazingly gave it to him and the son bolted off to go party with all of his new cash. It wasn’t long before he wasted it all on having fun and living for himself. Too proud to get help he tried to fix his own situation until he realized he screwed up major and made a fool out of himself. He humbled himself went back home and hoped he could big his father to forgive him. Instead of punking him and rubbing his face in the dirt the Father totally embraced him, forgave him, and welcomed him back. If you’re struggling and hurt you always have God to run back to. He will welcome you with open arms. Enjoy a funny video below about hugging.
Here is the question….
What evidence from your own life proves that God loves you?
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So when you think of Jesus do you think of someone who is pursuing you? Some people think of him as indifferent or not caring. Death Cab For Cutie’s song “I Will Possess Your Heart” may actually be a little closer to the truth. Read the lyrics and watch the video if you like. Today, just think about a love that doesn’t give up.
How I wish you could see the potential, the potential of you and me
It’s like a book elegantly bound, but in a language that you can’t read – just yet
You gotta spend some time–love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you’ll find–love, I will possess your heart (x2)
There are days when outside your window, I see my reflection as I slowly pass
And I long for this mirrored perspective, when we’ll be lovers, lovers at last
You gotta spend some time–love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you’ll find–love, I will possess your heart(x2)
I will possess your heart (x2)
You reject my advances and desperate pleas
I won’t let you, let me down so easily, so easily
You gotta spend some time–love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you’ll find–love, I will possess your heart (x3)
I will possess your heart (x2)
