Daily life with Jesus by Grahame Howard: Get yourself synced with God

"So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days". Ephesians 5:15-16 NLT

I bought myself an Apple Watch a couple of months ago. I wanted to get myself more organised and have a closer look at how my body is coping too. I must admit that there is so much on it that, I tend to ignore a lot of it because, to be honest, it goes right over my head. But I do try to stick to the basics. This got me thinking about looking after my spiritual life better. I began to wonder if we can equate an Apple Watch to bible scripture. Therefore I decided to do a little searching on Google.

I found that: 'an Apple Watch can be equated to bible scripture through the overarching theme of stewardship of time and body, and the biblical principal that all tools are morally neutral and gain meaning from how they are used. (Google)

With that and after looking at Ephesians 5:15-16, I found that it could be seen as a mandate to be intentional with our limited time. The Apple Watch's notifications, reminders and calendar functions can be tools to help a person to 'make the most of every opportunity,' and this ensured me that my time should be spent on meaningful pursuits, not on distractions.

We read in Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." The equation here is that, the Apple Watch can prompt us to 'number our days' by tracking our schedules, activities encouraging us to live each moment with intention and to seek God's wisdom in prioritising what really matters for eternity instead of slipping away into distractions.

The Apple Watch's extensive health and fitness features—heart rate monitor, activity rings, sleep tracking, ECG and more—mirror the biblical principle that our bodies are a temple and should be cared for. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reads 'Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

The watch's focus on monitoring health metrics (heart rate, exercise, sleep quality) can be a tool to help individuals honour this scripture. By providing insights into one's physical well-being, it can encourage responsible health choices and self-care, acknowledging the body as a gift from God.

I want you to know that the Apple Watch is not a replacement for God's Word. It can come nowhere in equating to bible scripture. Neither is this and advertisement that everyone should rush out and buy one. However, I see this as a tool to help me to:

(1) Remember that I need to make the most of every moment. It aids my memory when the notifications and reminders activate. It also keeps me on time.

(2) This reminds me that I only have one body and I need to take care of it by exercising, watching my weight, reminding me that I need to get up and walk around at certain times. It also helps me to keep an eye on my blood pressure and heart rate. If I didn't have this, I would probably forget to check myself over.

God wants us to stay healthy and fit. As I Corinthians 6:19 says, my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I need to take care of it. For myself, I find the watch invaluable. But nothing, absolutely nothing takes God's place in my life. Scripture wins every time!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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