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Extreme and Fanatical or Just In Love With Jesus? — 7 Comments

  1. Very good and insightful article. Can we ever be extreme or fanatical in our relationship with Jesus? I think not! If anything, the Godhead has that type of love for us. John 3:16 encapsulates the extent of their love for humanity who have done nothing worthy of deserving it. They gave, and agreed to be given, that we would be reconciled to God. To love is to sacrifice, the depth of the sacrifice reveals the depth of the love. Some would even consider God's love for humanity to be prodigious, as the prodigal Father. Thanks for making us think again of how deep the Father's love for us is, while being brought to the realization of how often our love returned is so insignificant, even in it's extravagant moments. He deserves so much more of us. I would have liked to read more.

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  2. I have read that since we are sinful and do not know even the extent of our degradation that we are not able to empty ourselves of self. I got this from "Christ's Object Lessons"

    "The prayer of the publican was heard because it showed dependence reaching forth to lay hold upon Omnipotence. Self to the publican appeared nothing but shame. Thus it must be seen by all who seek God. By faith—faith that renounces all self-trust—the needy suppliant is to lay hold upon infinite power. COL 159.2

    "No outward observances can take the place of simple faith and entire renunciation of self. But no man can empty himself of self. We can only consent for Christ to accomplish the work. Then the language of the soul will be, Lord, take my heart; for I cannot give it. It is Thy property. Keep it pure, for I cannot keep it for Thee. Save me in spite of myself, my weak, unchristlike self. Mold me, fashion me, raise me into a pure and holy atmosphere, where the rich current of Thy love can flow through my soul. COL 159.3

    "It is not only at the beginning of the Christian life that this renunciation of self is to be made. At every advance step heavenward it is to be renewed. All our good works are dependent on a power outside of ourselves. Therefore there needs to be a continual reaching out of the heart after God, a continual, earnest, heartbreaking confession of sin and humbling of the soul before Him. Only by constant renunciation of self and dependence on Christ can we walk safely." COL 159.4

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  3. Wow. Awesome practical Christian living. Always enjoy your “outside the box “thought process. So much said in your commentary that can be applied now to make a difference in our relationship with the “ unchurched”..
    Blessings to you and family as you continue sharing Holy Spirit thoughts as we prepare for Our Lord and Savior’s return.
    Much Love.

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  4. I am just in love with Jesus.

    A couple of thought-provoking questions.

    I have a question. Are we so in love with our friends and relitives that we want to go to heaven to meet up with them and neglect to fall in love with Christ? Now I know that is not a fair question, but it sure should make us want to allow Christ to rewire our brain if we fit those shoes.

    James LeVos, you found my favorite prayer.

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    • Hmmm... I've contemplated that idea before. It is troublesome, but I wonder if the problem is always that we don't want to fall in love with Jesus. I think for many of us we have flawed pictures of God. We don't long to go to Heaven to meet with Him because in the back of our mind, we aren't sure what He's like and what He thinks of us. But we know what our sweet mother or whoever is like. So we long to see them again.

      Now yes, God is so much more wonderful than any human relationship and we might intellectually give assent to that, but really believing it? We need a perception change but that's not always so easy. Patterns are built that are hard to dismantle.

      Don't dismiss what I've said quickly. If you've never been there, you might have great difficulty comprehending it, but that doesn't mean it's real.

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  5. Now I get the real meaning of sacrifice. So, my prayer all along that "God makes me rich that I may be able to support the less privileged" has always been a prayer of selfishness.
    And, look at the woman. She realised Jesus is worth more than any earthly possessions.

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    • you may pray selfishly without knowing. God knows how to answer us because what you ask may separate you from Him.

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