DAY 356 Read 1 John 5 and 2 and 3 John.
Today's reading: The aged apostle said a great deal about love and about sinless living. He expressed a concern about physical wellbeing also.
Memory gem: "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" (3 John 2).
Thought for today:
Dr. Adam Clarke, the great Methodist commentator, reminds us that three things are pointed out in this inspired passage--three things of great importance: (1) health of body; (2) health of soul; (3) prosperity in secular affairs.
If you want these three things, seek for them in prayer and sensible living. Health is an extremely important asset; next to our soul's salvation, the most important thing in life is health. No one can enjoy life without a certain amount of health.
Millions of people who are not in the so-called poverty class are not properly nourished and as a result do not have good health. One reason for this is plain ignorance. They do not know what the body needs, they do not know the first principles of nutrition, they do not eat and drink properly.
Anyone who continually breaks the laws of physical living will suffer the penalty. Millions do not drink enough good, pure water. They forget that the body is largely made of water. A human body is something like an electrolytic battery. Another neglect is exercise. People ride where they ought to walk. If they need to get a spool of thread or a quart of milk at the corner store, they'll drive two or three blocks to get it instead of walking.
Another significant lack in the lives of millions is trust in God. As a result they do not have peace of mind and are under continual tension and worry. Minds are seething with dissatisfaction and fear of tomorrow. No wonder we see so much ill health.
It is well for us to remember that God loves mankind. He desires the optimum well-being of the human race. God is the Creator of the world and of all things. He is the Creator and Redeemer of mankind. He loved the world so much that He gave His own Son to redeem sinful men. This proves His concern for us. His concern includes physical things too.
Today's reading: The aged apostle said a great deal about love and about sinless living. He expressed a concern about physical wellbeing also.
Memory gem: "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" (3 John 2).
Thought for today:
Dr. Adam Clarke, the great Methodist commentator, reminds us that three things are pointed out in this inspired passage--three things of great importance: (1) health of body; (2) health of soul; (3) prosperity in secular affairs.
If you want these three things, seek for them in prayer and sensible living. Health is an extremely important asset; next to our soul's salvation, the most important thing in life is health. No one can enjoy life without a certain amount of health.
Millions of people who are not in the so-called poverty class are not properly nourished and as a result do not have good health. One reason for this is plain ignorance. They do not know what the body needs, they do not know the first principles of nutrition, they do not eat and drink properly.
Anyone who continually breaks the laws of physical living will suffer the penalty. Millions do not drink enough good, pure water. They forget that the body is largely made of water. A human body is something like an electrolytic battery. Another neglect is exercise. People ride where they ought to walk. If they need to get a spool of thread or a quart of milk at the corner store, they'll drive two or three blocks to get it instead of walking.
Another significant lack in the lives of millions is trust in God. As a result they do not have peace of mind and are under continual tension and worry. Minds are seething with dissatisfaction and fear of tomorrow. No wonder we see so much ill health.
It is well for us to remember that God loves mankind. He desires the optimum well-being of the human race. God is the Creator of the world and of all things. He is the Creator and Redeemer of mankind. He loved the world so much that He gave His own Son to redeem sinful men. This proves His concern for us. His concern includes physical things too.
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