The Temple of God
There are times that I look at my hands and realized that these are the same hands that I’ve had my whole life. These are the same feet that I’ve run and walked on for years. I know this it a bit bizarre, but I take this stuff for granted very often. I wonder how I would live differently if I could go back to being 10 years old. I believe I would take better care of this body that the Lord gave me. I’ve never been a “hell raiser”, a drug user or heavy drinker. I have eaten my share of food that was bad for me. I have also eaten too much of food that was good for me.
As I reflect on things I’ve done with this body over the years, I’m a bit embarrassed because God lives here inside me. He built me the way I am. He has invested in me and I’ve not always managed His “investment” well. Check this out…
16 Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and that is what you are. (1 Corinthians 3:16-17 CSB)
I think I’ve known that the Lord lives inside me for many years. I’ve just never thought about how disappointed He must be with how I treat my body. My body is a lot like the engine of a car that needs to be properly maintained with the belts and hoses inspected regularly. Since turning 50 years old, I do go to the “shop” (aka the Doctor’s office) twice a year for check-ups and blood work (aka Oil Analysis). These check-ups can reveal if I got health issues that I wasn’t even aware of yet. Some disease and physical issues can be managed if noticed early.
I am really convicted that I need to eat healthier and exercise regularly as part of my everyday life. I get so busy living that I don’t take proper care of the “carrier of God’s Spirit” – my body. I need to take seriously that He lives and breathes in me. I realize that my body doesn’t leave this earth alive unless He gives me an exit like Elijah. I should continue to surrender my soul daily to Him and let His Spirit live through me and direct my steps in all things. It’s sobering to think that The Temple of God is in my body.
Pressing On!
Dwayne