A Body You Have Prepared

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Recently a verse from Hebrews 10:5 keeps coming to mind. Jesus says, "Sacrifices and offering you did not desire, but a body you have prepared for me." I feel like God is trying to show us something about the phrase... A body you have prepared for me. 

Here is Hebrews 10:5-7 for a little more context...

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said:“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me;6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. 7 Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.’’

These verses remind me of Romans 12:1 which says, Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

In today's communion we are asking God for wisdom and understanding of these scriptures and what they practically mean for us today. And we are are asking him to help us turn our bodies into a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to him. 

Today's Health/Fitness Tip

Physical exercise is a great way for us to practice turning our bodies into a living sacrifice. Workouts can be a time to connect with God and honor him with our body. For me the goal of physical exercise is connecting with God. The other benefits such as improved health and fitness, getting leaner, gaining muscle are all great side effects. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

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