You have probably heard people saying this phrase at some time...
"My body is a temple"
Normally those people are saying that because they are on some sort of 'health kick'.
They have just turned down the hot apple crumble with whipped cream you offered them in the hope that their body will thank them for it later.
Maybe they are training for some event and want to make sure they are as ready as possible for the challenge that awaits them.
But have you ever wondered where that phrase actually came from?
How does a living breathing organism like our bodies become described as something so impressive or as imposing as a temple? We aren't made of bricks or other features that match many of our expectations of what a temple is.
In my travels I have seen a few temples, and none of them looked like me.
The phrase comes from a special book where it goes on to describe what sort of temple our bodies can be.
Not just temples of activity or a lack of activity.
Not just places to store cake...even though I love cake!
Our bodies are described as temples because God wants to be with us, and even live in us...a concept which sounds amazing if not fanciful.
We don't have to be big, small, good looking, talented or not so talented for God to want to be in our lives. The offer is there for you and me right now, just as we are. Just invite Him…
Something to think about...
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