Top Priority

by an Old Disciple

Jun 10, 2021

“…we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”~ 2 Cor. 4:16

Joshua's Altar- Pottery ash and bones were found inside the altar. The pottery was dated to the 13th century B.C. during the time of the Exodus. The ashes and bones of 942 individuals equated to 50-100 male sheep, goat and cattle were examined at the Department of Zoology at the University of Haifa and were found to be kosher, all about one year of age and in keeping with the Bible. If this had been a Canaanite altar the bones of eagles, snakes, and various unclean animals would have been found. — The outer vessel

There is no question we should care for our bodies, as well as our spirits, for both are God’s. However, our first priority should be the latter, “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things.” Therefore, Paul continues, “Exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” Like the Tabernacle of old was temporary and would perish with time, giving way to a permanent Temple; so it is with the present tabernacle in which we live.

As the Romans in biblical times, the culture in which we live today puts all its emphasis on our deteriorating outer man. David likens our lives to a snail that melts away. We grow weak and feeble; we lose vigor and elasticity. But no matter how great the vigor, gradually decay will bring death. This outer cannot long hold up under all of life’s afflictions and burdens. Nor was it ever meant to. The wear and tear of it takes its toll, till we finally sink into the grave.

But thank God the inner man is eternally young, and that youth is renewed day by day. As the body grows feebler, the soul gains in strength. And just as the body draws nearer to the grave, the soul is more invigorated and rises toward Heaven. What a surprise for the materialist to find there’s more to a Christian than decaying, dying matter. He has an eternal soul and a new glorified body awaiting him in the glorious resurrection of the just.

In the Resurrection, God takes the Treasure from the earthen vessel, and transfers it into a new and glorified heavenly one.

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