April 1st, 2024
1 Corinthians 6:19 asks us this thought-provoking question, “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.”
The word “temple” there can also mean shrine, which is a place regarded as holy because of its association with divinity or a sacred person. It’s where God Himself resides.
So, in other words, do you not know that your body is the place God has chosen to allow His Spirit to dwell in? That we are carriers of the Holy Spirit, or better yet, that you are hosts of the Holy Spirit?
My wife, Marsha, has this amazing ability to host people, bring them into our home as if theirs, and make them feel welcomed and comfortable.
And similarly, we are to host the Holy Spirit, to welcome Him in and make Him feel at home.
But sometimes we can live a life that does not make the Holy Spirit feel welcomed like 1 Corinthians says, “Our bodies are not our own.”
The same way we would upkeep our homes, making sure they’re squeaky clean before hosting family or guests, is the same way we are to treat our physical bodies, which are the home of the Holy Spirit.
Both physically and spiritually, we are to treat our bodies as the temple of God, a holy place where the Holy Spirit dwells.
Having this revelation doesn’t just make you aware of how you upkeep your temple but gives us boldness in the way we walk.
Knowing that the Holy Spirit dwells inside us will change how we react and handle circumstances. The Holy Spirit brings about in us a level of flexibility and adaptability when faced with tough circumstances or stretching moments.
He gives us comfort and boldness.
We are to welcome Him, but in return, He blesses our lives when we receive Him.
