Feb
1
Freaky
Filed Under Devotional
While I would consider myself a comic and sci-fi geek, I have never been to a comic convention. I wouldn’t mind going to meet some of the artists I like or to see the discussion panels with actors and directors from my favorite movies and TV shows, but you wouldn’t catch me dead dressing up. I have nothing against those folks who go all out to get into costume or those who know every last line and detail of the entire Star Trek universe. I don’t wish ill on those that will spend hundreds of dollars on an old comic book or who want to have a traditional Klingon wedding. I just think they’re all nuts!
These fans are consumed by their love for the universe envisioned by a handful of people and populated by fictional characters played by actors. They are completely devoted to all things about this universe. They get passionate about defending it and arguing with those who would change it. It’s dedication to the point that some wonder about mental instability.
Make fun all you want (I sure do), but remember that people should wonder the same thing about our dedication to God:
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5
We have the advantage that He is not fictional, but the unsaved may consider Him to be so.
So, how do you appear to them?
Does anyone think you’re a little nuts?
Has anyone called you a Jesus freak?