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Technology is in a never-ending battle for our attention. Whether it\u2019s the latest mind-blowing documentary or the newest gadget promising to change the game, there\u2019s always something shiny competing for our focus.<\/p>\n
Case in point: my ongoing Jesus vs. Netflix<\/i> dilemma. If I\u2019m being honest, Netflix is winning way too often.<\/p>\n
Ironically, back in the 1950s, some pastors called TV \u201cthe Devil\u2019s Box.\u201d Fast-forward 70 years, and a Barna study found that practicing Christians actually watch more TV than non-Christians. Oops.<\/p>\n
I love to be entertained. I binge-watch seasons in days, fall into YouTube rabbit holes, and, yes, even stick with bad shows out of sheer stubbornness. Entertainment is my love language. But here\u2019s the kicker: if I invested that much energy into my spiritual life, I\u2019d probably be a walking glow stick of God\u2019s glory\u2014or at least have a few more Bible verses memorized.<\/p>\n
And I know I\u2019m not alone.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re hooked. People change their diets after watching Netflix food documentaries. Others take PTO to marathon Breaking Bad<\/i>. (Not judging; I get it.) And if you\u2019re struggling to connect with someone at church, just mention what you\u2019re binging\u2014it\u2019s instant small talk gold.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the thing: how does Jesus compete with the constant noise? How do we turn down the volume on entertainment to turn up awe and hunger for Him?<\/p>\n
Maybe the real issue isn\u2019t entertainment itself but the why<\/i> behind it. We\u2019re desperate to be inspired, to escape the monotony of everyday life, and to find a story that gives us purpose. So we scroll, stream, and binge. But what if we\u2019re looking in the wrong places?<\/p>\nJesus: The Original Storyteller<\/h4>\n
Let\u2019s not forget that Jesus was a master storyteller. His parables\u2014about lost sheep, rebellious sons, and shady farmers\u2014were as compelling as any Netflix drama. He was provocative, unpredictable, and impossible to fit into a box.<\/p>\n
Jesus wasn\u2019t just about delivering truth; He made it an experience. He performed miracles that left people speechless, flipped tables, and challenged the status quo. He\u2019s the kind of story you can\u2019t stop thinking about.<\/p>\n
And here\u2019s the best part: His story is meant to be ours.<\/p>\n
Mike Yaconelli once wrote: \u201cI want a lifetime of holy moments\u2026a faith that is gloriously treacherous.\u201d<\/i> That\u2019s the kind of life we were created for\u2014one that feels more like an epic adventure than a passive viewing experience.<\/p>\nThe Real Competition<\/h4>\n
It\u2019s not about quitting Netflix or throwing out your TV. Entertainment isn\u2019t the enemy. But when we let it dominate our time, we risk missing out on the bigger story\u2014the raw, unedited, unpredictable life of following Jesus.<\/p>\n
Brother Lawrence, a monk from the 1600s, once wrote about experiencing God\u2019s presence in the ordinary. Whether you\u2019re bingeing a show or doing the dishes, God\u2019s not checking out when you\u2019re not \u201cbeing religious.\u201d He\u2019s there, ready to meet you in the middle of it all.<\/p>\n
But sometimes, we need to pause the noise. Not to be legalistic, but to remember what really matters. Netflix may grab a few hours of my time, but Jesus has my heart forever. The key is living like that\u2019s true.<\/p>\n
So, no, Netflix\u2014I won\u2019t hit \u201cNext Episode.\u201d Not today. Today, I\u2019m tuning in to the Author and Perfecter of my faith, the One who\u2019s written the greatest story ever told and invited me to live it.<\/p>\n
Because the best stories aren\u2019t the ones we watch. They\u2019re the ones we live.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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