Daily Devotion

“The body is the dwelling place of the soul; the soul is the spirit bestowed by the Lord. Although the body is made of earth and will eventually return to earth, its wondrous structure is sufficient to carry the soul to do good deeds, contemplate truth, and be grateful for the Lord's grace. Therefore, maintaining the body and understanding its physiology is also a way of honoring the gift of the Creator.”

Johann Schreck · A General Introduction to the Human Body in the West, Volume 2: Soul and Body

Scripture

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? This Holy Spirit, who is from God, lives in you; and you are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.

Reflection

We often view our bodies as tools for satisfying desires or striving in life, neglecting the fact that they are also temples where the Holy Spirit dwells. Deng Yuhan reminds us that our exquisite bodies are vessels in which the Creator holds our souls. Taking care of our health and lifestyle is not out of selfish pleasure, but out of reverence for the giver of life. Today, let us cherish and make good use of this body to contemplate truth, practice good deeds, and in our daily actions and the order of our lives, let us radiate the fragrance of glory to God.