FUNDAY – WORK AND PLAY: CYCLING VIBES WITH THE YOUNG CREW @ BRISTOL CYCLING CENTER!
“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and EXERCISE [TRAINING] thyself rather unto GODLINESS. 8. For BODILY EXERCISE [TRAINING] PROFITETH little: but GODLINESS is PROFITABLE unto all things, having PROMISE of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” 1 Timothy 4:7-8/Emphasis Mine.
It’s a PHYSICAL THERAPY Moment – For Physical EXERCISE [TRAINING] and bodily TRAINING is profitable too. It’s a healthy FUNDAY. CRAVE FOR A HEALTHY LIVING? Then Park the car, take a walk, ride a bike and do something different from the norm. Give your spirit being house – your BODY, a meaningful and health care to ENSURE its PURPOSE as the temple of the Holy Spirit; it keeps your being always SPIRITED. A sickened body for any reason will make one DISPIRITED in the inner being functionality. Life is only worth living when you take responsibility and accountability to make your life healthily meaningful.
“But have NOTHING to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, DISCIPLINE yourself for the PURPOSE of GODLINESS [keeping yourself SPIRITUALLY FIT]. 8 For PHYSICAL TRAINING is of some VALUE, but GODLINESS (SPIRITUAL TRAINING) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come” 1 Timothy 4:7-8/Amplified.
For Jesus Christ INCREASED in four dimensions: Wisdom [Mental Education], Physique [Physical/Bodily Health], Favour – Spiritual [Godly toward God] and Social [Relationship with mankind]. And His PHYSIQUE in humanity enabled Him to be everywhere most times He chooses except while on Boat and Assess. Yeah – Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ do not only have His physical wellbeing checked, but He also took a time off holiday leisure with His disciples to ensure they are whole in ministry – spirit, soul and body. In essence, our living example Saviour and Lord, gave attention to His physical wellbeing in humanity.
“And Jesus INCREASED in WISDOM and STATURE, and in FAVOUR with God and man” Luke 2:52.
“And the very God of peace sanctify you WHOLLY [COMPLETELY]; and I pray God your WHOLE [COMPLETELY] spirit and soul and body be PRESERVED [MAINTAINED] blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:23.
“The apostles [who had been sent out on a mission] gathered together with Jesus and told Him everything that they had DONE and TAUGHT. 31 He said to them, “COME AWAY BY YOURSELVES TO A SECLUDED PLACE AND REST A LITTLE WHILE”—for there were many [people who were continually] coming and going, and they COULD NOT EVEN FIND TIME TO EAT. 32 And they went away by themselves in the boat to a secluded place” Mark 6:30-32/Amplified.
Therefore, don’t be thinking you are so spiritual or more spiritual than Jesus Christ was in humanity. Your spirit being lives in your body, look after it healthily as Christ Jesus did to keep you living healthily.
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK!
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and EXERCISE [TRAINING] thyself rather unto GODLINESS. 8. For BODILY EXERCISE [TRAINING] PROFITETH little: but GODLINESS is PROFITABLE unto all things, having PROMISE of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” 1 Timothy 4:7-8/Emphasis Mine.
“And the very God of peace sanctify you WHOLLY; and I pray God your WHOLE spirit and soul and BODY be PRESERVED blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:23.
“WHAT? know ye not that your BODY is the TEMPLE of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore GLORIFY God in YOUR BODY, and in your spirit, which ARE God’s” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
“And Jesus INCREASED in wisdom and STATURE (PHYSIQUE), and in favour with God and man” Luke 2:52.
SUMMARY:
The message emphasises the importance of taking care of one’s physical body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It encourages believers to prioritise physical exercise and healthy living, citing Jesus Christ’s example of increasing in wisdom, stature (physique), and favour with God and man (Luke 2:52).
Key points:
- Physical exercise has value, though godliness (spiritual training) is more profitable (1 Timothy 4:7-8).
- Jesus Christ, our example, took care of His physical wellbeing and took time off for rest and leisure with His disciples (Mark 6:30-32).
- Believers should discipline themselves for godliness and prioritise physical health to maintain a healthy spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23).
- The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should glorify God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
The message encourages a balanced approach to life, combining spiritual growth with physical wellbeing, and invites readers to pause and reflect on their priorities
REV. CHUKIE MORSI