“Stewardship of Health”
Stewardship of our
Health
First Corinthians
6:19-20 reminds believers in Christ that He completely owns us. The Scripture acknowledges, “Or do you not
know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you
have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price;
therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God’s.”
As we continue to examine
the significance of stewardship, we zero in on an area that is often overlooked
or taken for granted: health. While we are responsible for maintaining our physical
health, it is important to understand that we should also focus on our spiritual,
mental, and emotional health as well.
Many times we are unable to function as we should because we have not
maintained our physical bodies in proper health. It is important to ensure that we receive adequate
rest so that we are able to perform physically, mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually.
Physical
Our physical body is
the part of us that we may be the most consciously aware of because it houses
our five senses. One important component
for maintaining our physical health is rest.
When we do not make a point to rest our bodies, we become susceptible to
different types of sicknesses. While
adults understand that rest is vital for the healthy growth of children, we
also have to understand that rest is just as essential for adults.
Along with rest,
proper exercise and diet are necessary for experiencing a good quality of
life. The older we get, the more our
bodies wear down. Walking is an
extremely good exercise to maintain cardiovascular health.
Preaching is one
responsibility that requires an individual’s heart to be healthy. When a pastor is projecting their voice or
talking for long periods of time, they are exerting energy and their heart is
getting a workout. If they are not
mindful to exercise regularly, their hearts will have to work even harder. Preaching and teaching are speaking gifts
that require us to maintain good physical health. Along with exercise, it is equally important
to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.
The foods we eat can have an effect on our mood, our ability to rest,
and our health since it can make us susceptible to multiple diseases.
In summary, we understand that we are stewards and it is our responsibility to properly care for the bodies that have been entrusted to us. In order for us to fulfill this task, it is necessary for us to get proper rest, have a healthy diet and maintain a regular exercise regimen.
