1 Timothy 4:8. New Living Translation
Many people take care of their human bodies, dieting, exercising and eating all of the right foods. The world emphasises ability, along with beauty and success. It can become a competition if we allow it - going to the gym, pumping iron to ensure muscles are developed better than anyone else. And then, there is jogging - pushing yourself on much further each day and possibly entering a marathon.
Looking after our bodies is being a good steward but there is a limit. It should never be done at the risk of neglecting our spiritual body - our relationship with Jesus. We can have the most amazing, muscle-rippling body and be incredibly fit and in great form, yet this will not accompany you to heaven when you die. The six-pack, muscle-rippling, power-packed and amazingly shaped body will be left in the grave.
It's good to be fit and it's great to take good care of yourself, but not at the risk of your relationship with God. Just imagine spending that type of dedication in reading and studying your bible, praying and walking with Jesus. You may do this, and that is wonderful, but many don't and these are the ones God is speaking to today.
God longs for this kind of relationship and this kind of attention. He yearns for the commitment and dedication that you give to other things, but not to Him. He longs for you! He created you and He loves you. He is the only one who can give you what you're searching for.
Get the balance right. You can still do the things in the exercise world, but give more time to God. In fact, take Him with you to the gym and on that jog. Enjoy your exercise and keep fit, but be sure to keep fit in Jesus too.
Copyright 2020 Grahame Howard
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