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The physical
body is dying. That is the reason Paul said physical exercise benefits only a little. And it has always been curious to me that Christians are so worried and occupied with every little tummy ache and scratch. I even know believers who miss meetings when they are a little under the weather only to attempt to regain their strength. The priorities are upside down. It is good to be a trusted steward of the body as much as does not interfere with the work of the Lord. But when the physical condition takes a place of keener interest than the leading and moving of God, something is very wrong. The unsaved are desperate to preserve the body and that is not hard to understand - it is their ultimate home, as far as they know. But our home is in heaven, and we know we are getting a new body someday, so why in the world would we be so worried about this one? It is disposable! We ought not deliberately neglect what the Lord has given, but it should not stand in the way. I can honestly say that when my father was dying of cancer, his impending death and the terrible pain were less interesting to him and gained less attention that conversations about the things that are eternal. He strained to sing hymns with his brothers and with me. He loved to quote his favorite verses. He was still pressing for fellowship. Chronic physical pain is something not understood unless experienced. But I am speaking of the ease the enemy has with most Christians - give them a few pains or a little cold and the plans will change. We only have a few short days. If the Lord has us laid up in bed, let us honor Him in it and Glory in His will. Whatever the physical condition is, it does not deserve the place in the mind that the King of Glory should have, and it ought not to make the Soldier of the Cross miss a beat in terms of fellowship with the Lord or with the Saints. |
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