The concept of our body serving as the temple of the Holy Spirit within us is quite intriguing. A temple is a place of worship, and a dwelling place for a deity. Every authentic Born Again Believer has the privilege of continually housing the Trinity of God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
This fact is significant for several reasons:
1. We are never abandoned, forsaken or lonely. – Hebrews 13:5
2. What we think, say, and do will bless or grieve God’s Spirit. God’s Word admonishes us to walk circumspectly for this very purpose. – Colossians 3:17
3. We benefit from the ministry of the Spirit in a personal and intimate way. – Philippians 2:1; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Paul admonishes us to accomplish everything that we think, say, and do through the power of the name of Jesus Christ as we give glory and thanks to our Father God through Him (Colossians 3:17). As we live in the present moment, consulting the Lord in all our ways, we see positive results (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We praise God for what we used to take for granted and we experience more joy and peace in our life, live with a more positive focus, and do even the most mundane task for His glory – even down to what we eat and drink (1 Corinthians 10:31). Fulfillment has as much to do with our body as it does our spirit and soul.
Prayer:
Father God, teach us how our habits affect our health, our looks, our energy level, our attitude, our emotions, our thoughts, etc. Prompt us to pay attention to the red flags You provide through our negative physical and psychological symptoms throughout the day. This allows us to either meet our needs, change our behavior, or bring our concerns to You for Your provision and sanctifying work.
Remind us that You bought us at a great price – the crucifixion and death of Your only begotten Son. Therefore, we can use every part of our body, soul, and spirit to bring You glory. Move us by Your Spirit to make wise and holy choices; to draw near to You and to resist the devil so that he will have to flee from us (James 4:7). We want to glorify You in all that we think, say, and do.
Thought for the Day:
The Holy Spirit attracts the unredeemed to place their trust in Jesus, convicts us of our unholiness, regenerates our human spirit, increases our intimacy with the Godhead, carries out our sanctifying process, guides us in our daily activities, teaches us what we need to know to live a Godly life, provides us with His anointing to serve the Lord, comforts us in our afflictions, and fills us with His gifts and fruit.
