Lovers of God

I recently heard this comparison in relationship to the heart in the view of a soldier. The question is "who hands would you place your trust"....

A) He who has great skills as a soldier and who does his duty well.
B) He who is there for the sake of the adventure.
C) He who passionately serves with all his heart.

The first two men will fight until until their life comes into question, then they go into survival mode and leave what they are fighting for; but the third man who passionately serves by his heart is compelled to fight dispite any loss to himself.

So it is with God's kingdom. He seeks lovers of Him, not those who are just obedient. Yes, obedience is good and necessary to acheive an abundant life, but we are talking about a heart toward God. Nothing will stop the one who is passionately in love with God, he would sacrifice everything rather than be miserable in the absence of his God. One who is in love seeks to know everything about Him. Desires to be like Him. Wants to be with Him day and night.

God prefers those who love Him over those who just do what is requried.