Food For Your Spirit

  The Scripture talks about the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, but only one of them came back to give thanks to the Lord. His faith was recorded to have made him whole ( Luke 17:11-19 ). Showing gratitude is an act of faith, which means you have faith in the person and know that they have the capacity to do more.  The kindness and provision of God, as well as His love, grace, mercy, protection, and healing, are taken for granted by many of us, believing it is our own power or entitlement, causing us to not thank God enough or at all, just as the remaining nine lepers. If we could do this to God, who is Almighty and our creator, we wouldn't have any problem doing it to our fellow humans either. There are those who don't express gratitude to those who helped or did something for them, and they will even ask for another in the future. God wants to be thanked. Your gratitude is something he desires for you to demonstrate. Scripture says in Psalm 107:1 , Psalm 136:1 , and Psal

After viewing the documentary on Giannis Sina Ugo Adetokumpo titled ‘ The Marvelous Journey ’ from Prime Video. I was reflecting on how he grew up in a slum in Greece and achieved success as a basketball player for  Milwaukee Bucks  in NBA and his country. I inquired with God, 'Have you composed all of that?', The answer was, "Yes, but you still have to execute it." I recalled the vigorous practice, workout, discipline, and deep love for God and his family. Having a script written for you by the producer is not enough; you must show up and perform your role. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might” (Ecclesiastes 9 : 10). It's possible for you to be chosen to bring your family out of poverty, just like Giannis, or do some great things, but if you don't rise to the occasion. Someone else will be chosen by God. Remember, King Saul was replaced by little David just because of his disobedience. 1 Samuel 13:14 “But now your kingdom must end, for th

In the movie ' Black Adam' , Hawkman ( Aldis Hodge ) realized that Teth-Adam ( Dwayne Johnson) was too strong for him. He called Doctor Fate ( Pierce Brosnan ) to create an illusion for Teth-Adam. Teth-Adam became distracted upon seeing his past, and Hawkman was able to hit him.  An illusion is defined as an image that is misleading to the eyes or something that deceives or misleads intellectually.  We all have a past and strive for a better future, which necessitates focus, hard work, and confidence in the Lord. Without Him, there is no possibility of accomplishment. ‘We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.’ (Proverb 16:9). Also Proverbs 3:5-6 says ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.  The Devil will likely come to distract us, demonstrating the world and promising things that are not his property. The only means of overcoming this is through the

When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel.”But Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” Elisha replied, “so be quiet.” (2 Kings 2:1-3) The company of the prophets was aware that the great prophet Elijah would be taken away, just like Elisha. However, they only observed. Elisha's unwavering determination saw him stand by Elijah until the very end. His tenacity paid off at the end when he received a double portion of prophet Elijah's spirit (2 Kings 2:11-13). He parted the Jordan River just as prophet Elijah did, and the company of prophets came to bow down to him (2 Kings 2:14-16). We've all seen great opportunitie

  Many of us have experienced failure or disappointment from friends, family, or loved ones due to promises they made and can't keep. It's common for African leaders to promise everything when seeking your vote, but once they're on top, things take a turn for the worse. Lack of integrity can cause people to fail, as well as certain occurrences or circumstances. In God's case, there is no obstacle to Him fulfilling the promise He has made. Jeremiah 32:17 indicates that nothing is too challenging for Him, as He is both almighty and powerful. God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? (Number 23:19 NLT). Did He make any promises to you? Has he promised you children, but you're seeing yourself getting older? Remember Sarah who gave birth to Isaac when she was ninety years old (Genesis 21:1-5).  ‘Then said the Lord to me, You have seen well,

  Imagine if Carl Louis from the USA were still boasting about his Seoul 1988 Olympic gold medal in the 100m race and confident that his speed would still secure him a gold medal in this era of Olympics.  Everyone was surprised when all the runners finished under 10 seconds, and even the last person (OBLIQUE SEVILLE)in the 100m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics beats the 1988 champion. It's important to remember that your strength from yesterday doesn't guarantee success in today's race. That's why it's important to push for excellence every day to be a force to be reckoned with.  The reason why someone like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record in women's 400-meter hurdles for the sixth time. Don't think you're invincible; many people are watching and training to take your place.  To fulfill your purpose here on Earth, keep working on yourself, being disciplined, and believing in yourself. Be reminded that you were created to be a champion.