“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” - I Cor 6:19 (NIV)
Every one of us has those things we revere so much. I am aware of car fanatics who would not allow one dark spot to linger on their beloved cars for a moment. For others it is their pieces of land - any attempted encroachment would raise a storm. In our cupboards is always some china ever reserved for special guests.
But how about our bodies. Aren’t they treasures to handle with due care! Certainly as we eat and drink we are making sure our bodies have the energy we need to go about life. We take time to clean them so as to appear attractive and pleasing.
But just as that is good we can also bruise our bodies through the things we do to them. Take the example of obsessive consumption of alcohol; we all do know the damage it does to our organs. Or it could be engaging in acts of sexual immorality. At that point we are abusing our bodies with possible invasion of STDs.
If we can take care of the things we revere then how about our bodies. Our bodies are a treasure- for there are a gift from God. Let us treat them with honor and reverence to serve the purpose designed for them. If we go about treating our bodies shabbily, soon they wilt, and no matter our intentions we then limit our being effective for God!
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that you constantly help me know that my body is a gift from you to treat gently for your purpose.
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29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024 All day“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27)
One of the most moving Christian song ever written is, “Its well with my soul!” To hear it sung in cathedrals, concerts or at funerals, always leaves many with goose bumps. It has uplifted many through the most difficult of moments, soothing their weary spirit.
It’s coming into being in many ways show how God so often uses difficult situations to bless so many. In 1871 Horatio Spafford, was one of the wealthiest lawyers, based in Chicago. He was also a devout Christian, along with his wife Ann, and their four daughters. But early in 1871 came the Great Fire of Chicago that destroyed Spafford’s sizable investment.
Devastated from the loss, Spafford, seeking to recover, two years later, decided to go for a holiday in Europe. But at the last minute he was detained by business, letting Ann and his four daughters to proceed, hoping to join them. No sooner had they left when the ship in which they were had an accident and sank within minutes. All the four children drowned, though Anna survived.
Spafford on receiving the news decided to go and pick up Ann. As he got to the spot where the ship had sunk, in his despair came the words that have brought respite to so many, through generations. “When peace like a river attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul... Let this blest assurance control That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well...With my soul..
It is well, it is well with my soul.”It is said as Ann saw her daughters going down, she said, “God gave me four daughters. Now they have been taken from me. Someday I will understand.” And, indeed, “It is well with my soul” was God’s gift to all of mankind through a tragedy.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of heaven, sometimes through tragedies, it is difficult to understand or appreciate the moment; but as the song goes, whatever the difficulty may be, “Its well with my soul” for you are with me, no matter! This I pray in Jesus’ name!
