THEME: THE NEED FOR BODILY EXERCISE!
READ: 3 John 1:2
2. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
MEMORISE:
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
1 Timothy 4:8
MESSAGE:
Every sane person wishes to be healthy, wealthy, fulfilled and have longevity.
1 Chronicles 29:26-28 says:
“Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel… And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour…”
Therefore, good health, long life and prosperity are the heritage of Gods children. Bodily exercise may indeed profit little compared to the spiritual benefits of godliness, but a healthy body is vital to successful living and longevity.
Man is a tripartite being. The Bible teaches that man consists of the spirit, soul and body. God is interested in our good health – physically. He desires that we should be sound and complete – spirit, soul and body.
This healing of the whole man starts in our spirit, it begins when God touches our spirit with His Holy Ghost.
Romans 8:16 says:
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
God created the human body to be rugged. However, good food, regular exercise, and daily rest are vital for a healthy body.
A healthy body is required to carry out daily human endeavours.
More so, divine assignments are usually tedious and demanding physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Therefore, fitness and sound health are two factors that make God appoint people in their youth for special assignments.
That is why strength and all-round fitness are common attributes of those that God used in the Bible.
Abraham was energetic and fit enough to produce children at over a hundred years of age (Genesis 25:1-4 ). Moses trekked through the wilderness and climbed mountains at over eighty years of age (Exodus 7:7 ).
David displayed agility and strength in the fight against lions, bears, Goliath and various armies, even from his youth. Elijah exhibited speed and stamina, as he was aided by the Holy Spirit to outrun the chariot of King Ahab.
The exploits of Joshua, Caleb, Samson, Deborah, Peter, Paul, Stephen, Phillip, John the Beloved and others, show clearly that they were physically fit.
Bodily exercise is required to keep the body fit and strong for the accomplishment of great and mighty things for God.
ACTION POINT:
Henceforth, ensure that you get involved in regular exercise for healthy living even as your soul continues to prosper.
AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Psalms 87:1-7,
Psalms 88:1-18,
Psalms 89:1-52
HYMNAL: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME!
All hail the power of Jesus Name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre,
and as they tune it, fall
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Crown Him, ye morning stars of light,
Who fixed this floating ball;
Now hail the strength of Israels might,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Now hail the strength of Israels might,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God,
who from His altar call;
Extol the Stem of Jesses Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Extol the Stem of Jesses Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Ye seed of Israels chosen race,
ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him Who saves you by His grace,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Hail Him Who saves you by His grace,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Hail Him, ye heirs of Davids line,
Whom David Lord did call,
The God incarnate, Man divine,
and crown Him Lord of all,
The God incarnate, Man divine,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Sinners, whose love can neer forget
the wormwood and the gall,
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Go spread your trophies at His feet,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Let every tribe and every tongue
before Him prostrate fall
And shout in universal song
the crownd Lord of all.
And shout in universal song
the crownd Lord of all.
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