MP3: Passionate Obsession

Song History:

November 24, 1998

Psalm 139; Matthew 18:12-14

I first met my friend, John Levens, during the recording of my album, Celebrate Living (which we affectionately call "Celebrate Levens" because of his many "scenes" in the video). My first impression of him was that he was a man of passion...and I was right. As I have talked with John over the years and have ministered with him many times, I have been both challeneged and inspired to greater depths of intimacy with Christ, as well as developing a burning passion to see others come to know Him as well. This song came easily as I thought of how much John loves Jesus (John was forgiven much so he loves much). As I thought of the great passion Jogn has for Christ, I was overwhelmed with the fact that even our greatest passion for Christ is overshadowed by Christ's own deep passion for us. His passion led Him to lay down His life for me. He was obsessed (single-minded) in His quest to purchase me. He wanted to know me more than I wanted to know Him! Of all the songs my Father has given me over the years, this song is one of the favorites of my heart. Use it to express God's deep passion and jealous love for those you lead.

Received by Dennis Jernigan on (November 24, 1998)

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