In Athens, Paul made it clear to his audience that none us can live, move, or even exist apart from the motive power of God. Every single step I've taken as a runner, not to mention every ultramarathon I've run, would be completely impossible without God's power of motion. God is the source of all life, energy, and motion. Nothing you and I ever do can happen apart from his power. In essence, the ability to be active is a gift from God. In a fallen world, it is a wonder to have hands and feet and lungs that work.
Let's steward well what God has given us, shall we? God made these mortal bodies of ours to move. We believers want to be the kind of people who are known for our discipline in areas like food, exercise, and proper sleep. Why, then, should we allow ourselves to be encumbered by a sedentary lifestyle?
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| Running at Ala Moana Beach Park in Hawaii. |
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| Competing in the Bolder Boulder 10K race in Colorado. |
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| Jogging on Hancock Avenue in Gettysburg. |