Body Language: Direct Your Hands and Feet
As followers of Jesus, our lives communicate a message to the world around us. It can be confusing when we profess to know God with our words but live in ways that contradict Him. In the Body Language series, we’ve been reminded that God wants all of us—our spirit, soul, and body—and that every part of our lives should reflect the One who lives within us.
In Ephesians 5:15-17, the Apostle Paul encourages us to be careful how we live, choosing wisdom over foolishness and making the most of every opportunity. Biblical wisdom is more than knowing what is right; it’s putting that knowledge into action. We can know what God’s Word says, but true transformation happens when we allow the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.
Our eyes and ears influence our minds, our minds shape our hearts, and our hearts ultimately direct our lives. If we want to change what we do and where we go, we must first allow God to transform our hearts. Rather than simply trying harder to change our outward behavior, we need His Word to renew our minds and shape our decisions.
Our hands reflect what we do. Scripture calls us to work diligently, act honestly, and use what God has given us to help others. Colossians of daily life—whether at work, at home, or in our relationships—provide opportunities to honor God through our actions. Ephesians 4:28 reminds us that we should work with our hands so we have something to share with those in need. Following Jesus isn’t simply about stopping old habits; it’s about embracing a new way of living marked by integrity, generosity, and faithfulness.
Our feet reflect where we go. The people we spend time with and the paths we choose influence the direction of our lives. Psalm 1 describes the blessing of delighting in God’s Word rather than following the ways of the wicked. Every direction has a destination, and the choices we make today help shape where we end up tomorrow. When we fill our hearts with God’s Word and walk in His ways, He guides our steps and helps us remain faithful to His purpose.
Jesus made it clear that following Him requires intentional change. His teaching about cutting off anything that causes us to stumble is a call to take sin seriously and be willing to make radical changes when something is pulling us away from God. This isn’t about condemnation; it’s about responding to His grace by turning around and choosing a different direction. God offers forgiveness, and He calls us to live in a way that honors Him.
One of the clearest ways we reflect Jesus through our hands and feet is through serving others. Jesus, the King of the universe, came not to be served but to serve. He went to people who were overlooked, healed the hurting, helped the poor, and lifted up the broken. His example reminds us that serving is not limited to what happens inside the church. We are called to serve our communities and care for people wherever God leads us.
As Bridgewood prepares for its expansion, there will be even more opportunities to serve and welcome people into a place where they can encounter Jesus and experience life change. Meeting these needs will require our church family to step forward with willing hearts and hands ready to serve.
Ultimately, our lifestyle matters. What we do and where we go should point people toward Jesus, not confuse them about who He is. The challenge is simple: give God all of yourself, allow Him to transform you, and let Him use you. May our hands reflect His goodness, our feet follow His paths, and our lives demonstrate the love of Jesus to a world that needs Him.
