Even though over the years I had been intent on paying attention to the condition of my spiritual life, no one else had ever called any serious attention to the connection between my physical well-being and my life in Christ. During that time I was reflecting on the story of Elijah’s journey into God’s presence in 1 Kings 19, and I was struck by the attention God gave to Elijah’s physical condition, going so far as to send an angel to guide him in caring for his body.
