body, soul and mind

"YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND" [Luke 10:27]

We have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb - body, soul (spirit) and mind. And our spiritual redemption (our new heart) is assured for those who believe by faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But what about the body and the mind? Where do they fit into the equation in today's world?

Jesus did a complete work when He sacrificed Himself on that cross. It wasn't an installment plan where there was more that needed to be done for our redemption. When He cried out from the cross "it is finished" and the veil was torn in half from top to bottom the price was paid in full - no other work was needed. And just as He was raised to new life, we too are raised to new life when we are born again from above - body, soul and mind. We are even called a 'new creation' after we have tasted of the salvation which God in His mercy has provided for those who believe.

So, why do we in our day seem to neglect the body and the mind in our redemption? We are called to live our lives (body, soul and mind) as a pleasing sacrifice, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, abiding in Him in ALL that we do - body, soul and mind. Honoring the Lord with our body, soul and mind (everything that we do, say and think) should be the desire of our heart.

Joyously feasting upon His Word, standing steadfast in His truth, willingly following His leading, patiently waiting upon Him, attentively listening to His still small voice, ever abiding in Him who directs our path, not being conformed to this world and offering Him praise and thanksgiving in ALL things…

Our sights fixed, our focus directed, our minds engaged, our thoughts held captive… this is our call today - a child of the living God - body, soul and mind.