Training

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I see a lot more muscle-bound young preachers these day. It seems to be a trend as is the growing trend to brandish tattoos. Neither of these speak about what the inside of the man or woman is like, in fact they are glorious covers. They shout: ‘look at me!’

Perhaps this is why the Lord has to shake the tree so the person can see what is really inside. I know we could all attest to having our tree shaken. It gives us a reality check. The Lord is not interested in the outside but rather the inside. Do we love our life or are we willing to surrender it for His will? Does the world rule us or is God our leader and guide?

As a child we were taught a cute song about a doll: ‘are my blue eyes bright, do I look alright to be taken home on Christmas day’. Image is everything. Female preachers seem to have the nails just right, the makeup done well and the right haircut. What does God care? He cares how we treat people, how we respond to His hand, do we love Him with our hearts, souls and minds?

Whilst it is good to care for the temple, the presence in the temple is everything! Amen!