Central Truth

All we have is God’s, including our body.

Reflections

Do you truly believe that God owns your body? I am not sure about you, but in my case, my actions certainly don’t reflect that sentiment. They could be lust, foul language, pride, anger, not taking care of my body as well as I could (indulgence in food, lack of exercise and/or sleep etc..). The point is we don’t take the time to think about God before our actions. After being so bad at sinning, one would think we’d learn and change course!

A teammate in my small group recently opined that “disappointment is a failed expectation." We instinctively recoil to our body as a reaction to various stimuli from our environment. We often panic and do not trust God to be there for us in time of need. This happens because our foundation is not strong enough to withstand the winds of change. How can we better reinforce that foundation and spruce up our faith?

We can only please God by completely surrendering to Him; not just in lip service, but in actions. Here are a few recommendations:

• Be honest with ourselves that we ought to repent, change our evil ways, and strive to honor God in everything that we do.
• Learn His Word by reading the Bible at least 15 – 30 minutes/day. The more we submit to His Word, the better equipped we’ll be for life. If you are truly passionate about something, you’ll make it happen.
• Imagine Jesus next to you… driving, working, watching TV, eating, exercising etc…

Discussion Questions

1. If someone is observing you from the outside, would they see a God-adoring Christian?

2. Is my life’s focal point God or ME? How can I focus my priorities accordingly?

3. What are you going to do today to glorify God with your body in thoughts and actions?