WHEN A BELIEVER GETS OBESE

Obesity is one of the top global health challenges. One of many google definitions suggests that obesity is when you’re very overweight and It will put anyone at risk of serious health problems. A fundamental treatment for obesity is a reduced-calorie diet and an exercise plan. Less common treatments include weight loss medicines and surgery.It is good to note that obesity is believed to be caused by eating and drinking too much and moving too little.

Just as a man can be physically obese, he can also be spiritually obese. Note that obesity begins with a fun filled activity of consumption. However,  consumption without corresponding productivity turns the consumer into a liability first to himself and thereafter to people around him. Earlier today, I was with my pastor and he talked about how the community of believers is filled with people that know so much about the kingdom but rarely exhibit the kingdom traits. 

As the calories consumed via eating food must be burnt in terms of work, the word of faith that a believer consume must be spent on something. Faith must be exercised often so that the knowledge of it won’t become a burden. We must regularly challenge ourselves to show our faith also by our works. Showing this faith isn’t just limited to when we have the sick around or when we are seeking finance. It must be exercised in our commitment to good systems and processes, it must show in our attitude to life and the people in it. It must show in our regard for the rule of law even if it looks so inconsequential. 

Take a moment to reflect on all that you have consumed in terms of faith and kingdom messages and seek to exercise them in your daily life. While you jealousy watch your diet, burn the ones you have consumed and consistently do so. You need to be fit for the masters use. You don’t stay fit by consumption alone, you must burn this energy. Don’t be scared 

Your potbelly of spirituality that is making you feel you are deep will eventually destroy your health. Don’t you see how you pant heavily after every little challenge life throws at you? Do your vitals, heed to the word of life and  hit the gym.