When reading the title of this blog, I wonder what you thought? Did you immediately think of the building we are so quick to call the church, [which is actually only a place to assemble ourselves together for worship]. If you did I am glad that you desire to be a blessing in your place of worship. However, I would like to talk to you today about taking care of the true 'House' of God.
1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
As born again believers 'You' are the House of God. You are a house of prayer for all nations. The house of God is not a building with walls. God lives in You and I. And it is time that we learn to take care of His temple.
Sometimes people take better care of their cars than they do their own bodies. This should not be ... God does not dwell in cars.
It is good to take care of all things that God has blessed us with, including our cars. But it is more essential to take care of yourself and other human beings, for God dwells within people.
There are many natural things we can do to take care of our bodies. And sometimes those natural things are also spiritual.One of those things is to eat right and in proper portions.
The word teaches against over indulgences, and teaches us to be temperate in all things. We can also, refresh and hydrate our bodies with plenty of water and fluids.
Sleep is good for the body, as we regenerate while we are resting. Psalms 127:2 tells us that it is vain to get up early and set up late. It is also written that the Lord gives his Beloved sleep and it is sweet.
Another thing we can do that is like medicine to our bodies is to laugh often. Laughter is said to set off feel good endorphins in the body, which work to keep us healthier.
We also know that worry and stress works ills within us. Therefore, let us not be anxious (worried) about anything, but instead be prayerful and thankful, as we cast all of our cares over on the Lord.
We find a thread throughout the Gospels of washing the feet. We have many reasons that we wash feet. Especially in the sense of spiritual purpose. Yet, our feet carry us around the day long, therefore it is good to take care of them. Learn to let them rest. Soak your feet, elevate them, relax and hydrate them with oils. When your feet are kept, your whole body feels better.
Pamper yourself ... by doing so you are pampering the house of God.
Have you ever deep cleaned your natural house (the four walled one)?
Have you ever put a coat of fresh paint on it or washed it down good inside and out?
If you are faithful with what God has blessed you with, you have. But in all that faithfulness, don't forget to pamper God's House.
- Take relaxing baths, bask in sea salted waters.
- Take a hot shower and/or set in a steaming sauna.
Be sure to enjoy the quiet or put on soft music while you are bathing ... it is good to quiet the mind. When you lay back in tub or at bed time ... place a nice compress across your eyes to relieve tension.
The bible tells us that the Word of God is life to us and health to all of our flesh ...so be sure to daily read the Word of God. Let His word be before your eyes, in your ears and roll off of your tongue daily. It will keep the temple in top shape.
That's all for today ... just a pleasant reminder To Take Care of the House of God.
