January 12
Scripture Reading
Read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20 and reflect
on the passages.
Our Scriptures for today tell us that we were bought with a
price. Bought? Bought from what? The metaphor is that we were
totally trapped in slavery. Just what kind of slavery was that? It was slavery
to pursue every whim and passion of our body and being. We were stuck following
everything our body has to do with—food, sex, sleep, pleasure, play, work, and
the list could go on and on.
The amazing news is that we were bought out of slavery for an
incredible purpose—to become the temple of the Holy Spirit. That is, we are set
free from ourselves to have the Holy Spirit dwell within us. Why? It is because
our God wants to live, reside, and have intimate fellowship with you.
Is this a life-changing revelation or what? Could any truth
possibly be more powerful and transforming? I believe the apostle Paul is
telling us that if we understand this, we will naturally glorify God in our
bodies. We will become the people we were created to be—creatures created to
glorify God in our bodies and subsequently find body, mind, and soul
fulfillment beyond our wildest imagination.
Questions
1.
How might consciously being aware that you live
life in the presence of God change your behavior?
2.
List some practical things might you do to
remember that you are to live in the reality of the presence of God.
Prayer
Give us grace Lord to remember that at all times we live in
Your presence and may we glorify You Lord in all we do.
—Lee Miller
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