This message challenges us to rethink what it truly means to be healthy. Drawing from Luke 10:27's call to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we're invited to examine whether we're merely avoiding sickness or actually thriving in every dimension of our lives. The sermon walks us through Jesus' own self-care practices, revealing that the Son of God—despite His divinity—still needed to tend to His human body, emotions, relationships, and spiritual life. We see Jesus weeping openly, expressing anger, setting boundaries with family members, taking naps in boats, walking miles daily, and intentionally choosing solitude for prayer. This isn't about indulgence or treating ourselves to spa days; it's about stewardship of the one life and body God has given us. The message dismantles harmful religious guilt around spiritual disciplines, reminding us that God delights in five minutes of genuine connection just as much as an hour. We're encouraged to ask ourselves the honest questions: Am I thriving emotionally? Spiritually? Physically? Mentally? Relationally? The baptism at the end beautifully illustrates what it means to fix the wobble in our lives—to shore up the unbalanced legs of our existence so we can walk steadily in our calling.
