CARE FOR YOUR SOUL!

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the fourth wife the most and adored her with riche robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the third wife very much and was always showing her off to neighbouring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another. He also loved his second wife. She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the king faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times. The King’s first wife was very loyal partner and had made great contribution in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, ‘I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I will be all alone’. Thus, he asked the fourth wife, ‘I loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great cares over you. Now that I am dying, will you follow me and keep me company?’ No way! Replied the fourth wife and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart. The sad King then asked the third wife, ‘I loved you all my life. Now I am dying, will you follow me and keep me company?’ NO! Replied the third wife. Life is too good! When you die, I am going to remarry! His heart sank and turned cold. He then asked the second wife, ‘I have always turned to you for help and you have always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company? I am sorry, I cannot help you out this time, replied the second wife. At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave. Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning and the King was devastated. Then a voice called out: ‘I will go with you; I will follow you no matter where you go’. The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, ‘I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!’

IN TRUTH, WE ALL HAVE FOUR WIVES IN OUR LIVES:

Our fourth wife is OUR BODY. No matter how much time and effort we lavished in making it look good, it will leave us when we die.

Our third wife is OUR POSSESSION, STATUS AND WEALTH. When we die, it will all go to others.

Our second wife is OUE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. No matter how much they have been there for us, the farthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

Our first wife is OUR SOUL. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power, and pleasures of the world. However, OUR SOUL is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go. It is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity. Value your soul and feed with the word of God and prayers.

Jesus pointed out to His disciples that the soul is important when He said, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Matthew 16:26). Nothing in the world is more important than my soul. Yet how often I neglect this crucial part of me.

 Don’t neglect your soul. Care for it by spending time with the One who love you. Sit in silence. Read God’s Words. Listen for His voice. Ask Him to care for the most important, most fragile, most indestructible part of you. Read Psalm 23. Let the word sink into your heart. As you read and pray, visualize the green pastures and the Shepherd who promise to restore your soul. 

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