Monday, January 28, 2002
Monday, January 28, 2002
Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
Our Bible passage for today is about the church being the body of Christ. Why do you think
the apostle Paul used the image of a body to symbolize the church? Our bodies are strange,
and wonderful, and complex, and awesome, and awkward things. Our bodies are capable of
amazing physical feats--just watch the upcoming Olympic Games. However, we are invaluable
to God and the body of Christ is also invaluable in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
(1
Corinthians 12:27
NRSV)
Back in 1985, William R. Greer performed an in-depth chemical analysis of the human body
and its mineral properties. His conclusions were published in the International Herald Tribune
and The New York Times. Greer claimed that the average human body contained 5 pounds of
calcium, 9 ounces of potassium, 1 1/2 pounds of phosphorus, 6 ounces of sodium, 6 ounces
of sulfur, 1 ounce of magnesium, and trace amounts of iron, iodine, and copper. According to
a professor at the Illinois Medical School, the total value of these minerals is just a little over
$8.00. So the value of the human body is roughly equal to the price of a movie ticket in most
major cities. Makes you feel good, doesn't it?
Dear Jesus, with joy help me to share your good news. Amen.
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