Following Jesus - Not Chasing the World!

I wanted to post a video for you today that I think makes a good point.  It's something that I've struggled with over the years and I think if we're all honest, everyone has at one point or another.  I'm talking about surrendering to Jesus completely and focusing on the things of God instead of the things of the world.  That is to say that we don't chase worldly things and happiness but instead keep our focus on Christ and receive the peace and joy that only He can provide. 

A scripture verse for this is: 1 John 2: 15-17
"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."


Here's a video that I think makes the point very well.  As you watch the video, please consider the squirrel (who's name is actually Scrat) as representing us.  The acorn - well, that represents the things of the world.   Maybe you'll see an analogy of how we spend all of our time running around chasing the things of the world, never really catching or obtaining them, and always getting ourselves into tight-spots in the process!

-Wes