Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body - 1 Corinthians 6:19,20
There it is. If you are a Christian then the Spirit of God takes up residence in your body. It is a very sobering and stunning truth, and should lead us to a renewed reflection on the practical ramifications of this truth.
There are a lot of selfish reasons to take care of your body, physically. None of those reasons are really emphasized in the word of God, however. Motivation for staying physically strong is more supernatural than human. Daniel understood this, as he was tested physically in his captivity and relied on God for supernatural results…
8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. … 12 "Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see." 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. … 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king's service. – Daniel 1:8,12-15,19
The physical body is always connected to the spirit for those who choose to walk with God. As with other aspects of our journey with the Lord, there is, inconsideration of your earthly body, a cooperative and cognitive effort that involves both your will and God’s direction and sovereignty. God treasures a healthy body.
