James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (NIV)
Those who desire wisdom shall seek it and find it!
So COVid 19 has turned our lives upside down in 2020 and sadly continues to do so over 5 months later.
Whether it was "created in a lab, or caused by 5g internet upgrade” this pandemic has demonstrated that it is not your fly by night issue. -That it is lasting longer than many us anticipated. What then can we do?
Ever since it made its 'debut' the authorities have listed and emphasized at least 3 major protocols to being safe:
- Social distance: Stay 6 feet apart from your fellow man when speaking or interacting if you must and or quarantine.
- Wear a mask and other protective gear if you must venture out into society especially to work and
- Sanitize & keep your body and environment clean.
However if there is one course of action we should have always been taking and should definitely take on as a lifestyle now during this pandemic it is to;
- Get & stay HEALTHY!!!
If we have never taken our health and body seriously before then this is indeed the time to do so!
Our bodies are temples (the only true home we have to live in) it is therefore fitting that we take great care of it!
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Hence we have been mandated to take care of this temple entrusted in our care. We have become so consumed with gaining wealth in this life that we have placed our health on the back burner. Losing sleep to ensure we work over time to make the extra dollar which we are likely to spend on health care if we are not careful. Is it really worth it?
Healthy, though it may seem to be common knowledge, implies "full strength and vigor, as well as freedom from disease..." -Merriam Webster Dictionary
Within the word Healthy is the word HEAL, which is defined by the same as "to restore to original purity or integrity." It is time that we make a better effort to balance our lives and truly live it abundantly as the good Lord intended when the sent Jesus. John 10:10 (...I came so that they may have life and have it abundantly.")
Our body was designed to heal itself in so many ways if we would just simply take batter care of it and keep it HEALTHY.
Lastly if we should doubt the significance of keeping well let us remember that God demonstrated it from the very beginning when he RESTED on the 7th day after working for 6 days. Did our creator truly needed to rest or was He giving us an example of what is necessary for our survival?
Hence as we Wear our masks, social distance and sanitize let us remember to first BE & STAY HEALTHY!
