Food For Your Spirit

  Australia's men's 4x400m relay team believed they had earned a spot in the world championship final after setting a new national record of 2:58.00. The team's celebrations were halted soon after when they were disqualified for a wrong changeover. Aidan Murphy 's disqualification was caused by taking Reece Holder 's baton outside the changeover zone. Although Australian. The run had the potential to break a record that had been in existence since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics , which was set by Bruce Frayne , Darren Clark , Gary Minihan , and Rick Mitchell . The scriptures say in 1 Corinthians .9.24 "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. The scripture says we should 'run in such a way', which means being disciplined and keeping the rules as children of God. For example, you cannot steal to provide for your family just because the Scripture says anyone who doesn...

  Charlie Kirk, an American right-wing political activist, was shot dead during an audience interaction at UVU in Orem, Utah, United States on September 10, 2025. The outdoor event was the first stop of the season for his American Comeback Tour, a speaking and debate series planned by Turning Point USA, a conservative organization that he co-founded. Known for his faith in Christ Jesus and his unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel, he was cut short at his peak while doing what he believed in. It has been appointed for a man to die once and then receive judgment (Hebrew 9:27), which can lead to eternal punishment in hell or eternity in paradise. No one knows when or how their time of death will come, so you must remain steadfast in Jesus if you already have Him as your Lord and Saviour. Please surrender your life to Him today if you haven't already, as tomorrow may be too late. Jesus came to this world to rescue humanity from eternal condemnation (John 3:16-17), “ ...

  I found myself stuck in the chorus of Lauren Daigle's ' Trust in you ' song.   When You don't move the mountains I'm needing You to move When You don't part the waters I wish I could walk through When You don't give the answers as I cry out to You I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You. What came to my mind was the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:16-18. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”  God's power is unmatched. He can handle all things, whether physical or spiritual. Nothing is too challenging for Him ( Jeremiah 13:27 ) and nothing is impossible with Him ( Luke 1:37 ). ...

  Having Jesus in your life and believing and trusting in His blood brings you many benefits, which some are listed below. You have been forgiven for all of your sins.  “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” Ephesians 1:7. You have been justified and saved from God's wrath.  “Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him”Romans 5:9. You are being spiritually and physically healed; one day, even your flesh will be replaced with an incorruptible body.  “…who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sin, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” I Peter 2:24. Spiritually, you are alive.  “Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” John 6:53. You have been cleansed.  “But if we walk in ...

  Medical procedures called blood transfusions involve delivering donated blood or blood components to a patient's bloodstream. These are used to restore blood volume, replace blood components that have been lost through injury or surgery, and treat specific medical conditions that affect blood and its components. Jesus Christ, by shedding His blood for us when He died, made it available for all who believe in Him. Luke 22:20 says ‘After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you’. Eternal life was made available to us by His blood consumption, which is a type of blood transfusion. The blood of Jesus in us eradicates all the sinful activities in our lives, making us righteous before God ( John 6:53-56 ). Romans 5:9 also says 'And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condem...

  ‘Wherever you set foot, that land will be yours’ Deuteronomy 11:24. Joseph's brothers sold him to slavery ( Genesis 37:26-28 ). In the house of Potiphar, he was so successful as a servant that even his boss noticed it and put him in charge of all his household and all his belongings. God started blessing him because of Joseph ( Genesis 39:2-6 ). Despite his imprisonment, he was successful because God was with him and made him a favorite with the warden, who assigned him the responsibility of supervising other prisoners and overseeing the prison's operations ( Genesis 39:21-23 ). The plan of God for you is for you to be successful, regardless of where you are or where you find yourself. It is important to note that Joseph became a prime minister in a foreign country ( Genesis 41:41-44 ), but it was only made possible by the Lord's presence. Is the presence of God with you wherever you go? Is your current location part of God's plan for you? Do you trust Him enough to a...

  At least 290 people lost their lives after a passenger plane crashed while departing from an airport in Ahmedabad, India, according to health officials. The plane, en route to London, hit a hostel for doctors when it crashed. The number of deaths is a mix of those on the plane and those on the ground. In accordance with the report, the plane involved, which was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, is among the safest.   The plane was full of individuals with plans for the future, and their families and loved ones were waiting for them. What about the doctors who were in the hostel when the aircraft crashed? No one anticipated it, no one prepared for it. ‘And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” Hebrews 9:27. Death is something that everyone has to deal with, but we don't know the exact time and method. For this    reason we must be saved by giving our lives to Jesus Christ. God sent Him to the world to die for our sins ( John 3:16 ) and...

  ‘Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised' Hebrews 10:35-36 The 2024/25 season will be remembered as the year when numerous teams across Europe finally achieved their goal of winning silverware. PSG has just been added to the list, but other teams such as Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane have already added trophies to their cabinets. Tottenham Hotspur won a close 1-0 contest over Manchester United FC in the premier league as Brennan Johnson scored the winner to end their 17-year search for silverware. Crystal Palace FC triumphed in their first trophy for 120 years after defeating Manchester City FC in the FA Cup final. For the first time since 1955, Newcastle United won a major domestic trophy by defeating Premier League champions Liverpool 2-1 in the EFL Cup final. One of the longest sear...

  "Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come— In the volume of the book it is written of Me— To do Your will, O God.’ ” Hebrews 10:7.  Choosing how, when, and where to be born is not a privilege reserved for humans, but God alone has this prerogative. Nobody was born just to populate the earth, but God has a purpose for each life created. For example, Samson was born to deliver the people of Israel. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and his hair must never be cut. For he will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from birth. He will begin to rescue Israel from the Philistines” Judges 13:5. And the plan God has for you is of good and not evil, so as to give us a future and hope ( Jeremiah 29:11 ). It's important to know that it's written that you're supposed to obey God's will, your creator, and fulfill His purpose for you in this land of the living. If you don't know Him, how can you carry out His will? And how can you accomplish His purpose when you're...

  At the wedding in Cana in Galilee, when they ran out of wine, Jesus' mother noticed and went to Him for help. Although he initially hesitated, he ultimately provided them with the finest wine ever ( John 2:1-12 ).  The Scripture says in Matthew 6:7-8 “And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.“Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him”. God is acquainted with you, your heart, and all things about you. You are in good hands with him ( Jeremiah 29:11 ). He is aware of your needs and your struggles. He desires that you prioritise seeking His kingdom and His righteousness, and everything else will follow ( Luke 12:29-31 ). Is it possible to seek the kingdom and righteousness of someone whom you don't know? Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior today, as he is the only route to God ( John 14:6 ). 

‘So Saul sent the messengers back to Jabesh-gilead to say, “We will rescue you by noontime tomorrow!” There was great joy throughout the town when that message arrived!’ 1 Samuel 11:9. When King Nahash of Ammon tried to humiliate the people of Jabesh-gilead by plucking out their right eye, Saul, the newly anointed King of Israel, sent this message to them ( 1 Samuel 11 ).  Are you going through any challenges or troubles that are weighing you down? Does it pertain to financial, health, physical, spiritual, or any other category? I'm writing to let you know that God is willing and available to assist you. The scripture says in Psalm 46:1 'God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble’. But you have to call on Him first, Matthew 7:7 says “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you’. Approach Him and ask, have confidence in Him, and permit Him to remove your shame. As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who...

  “Let Reuben live, and not die, Nor let his men be few.” Deuteronomy 33:6. This decree is very important and necessary because Ruben, who was the first son of Jacob and one of the tribes of Israel, was cursed by his father because he had slept with one of his concubines. “Reuben, you are my firstborn, My  might and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity and the excellency of power. Unstable as water, you shall not excel, Because you went up to your father’s bed; Then you defiled it—He went up to my couch’ Genesis 49:3-4. The curse was removed by God through Moses to prevent the Reuben tribe from drying up due to His mercy.  'Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children’ Isaiah 49:24-25. Your actions could have made you...

 When Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors lost to the second-seed Houston Rockets in game six of the NBA 2024/2025 playoff series, tying the scores at 3-3, Canon, his son, was down in tears. However, Steph said, 'Hey, we still have a game on Sunday, buddy'. The Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round after winning 103-89 on Sunday.  Never give up and never say never, that's the spirit. The scripture says that the righteous may fall seven times, but they will rise up again ( Proverbs 24:16 ). In Judges 20 , the scripture states that the children of Israel were defeated three times before God gave them the victory in their fourth attempt against the tribe of Benjamin. God is always there for you when you trust and believe in Him, and you must also have the confidence that you can do it with God's help.  But the concluding part of Proverbs 24:16 says 'But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked. Are you a righteous person? Are you living a lif...

  When Joseph's brothers were selling him to a merchant to kill his dream, the merchant sold him to Potiphar, who then put him in jail for committing no sin and the dreams of the baker and the butler were all about bringing God's purpose to life. Joseph addressing his brothers after their father’s death 'Then his brothers came and threw themselves down before Joseph. “Look, we are your slaves!” they said. But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people’. Genesis 50:18-20. The Scriptures do not mention that Joseph held Potiphar and his wife accountable after he became prime minister of Egypt. God has good plans for everyone, and this He let us know in Jeremiah 29:11 . He is God. He always ensures the fulfillment of His word by monitoring it ( Jeremiah 1:12 ). Are the people against the destiny God has given you? Fight...

God Almighty sent Jesus to come to earth and die for the sins of all men. This shows how much God loves us as His creation, and also how Jesus Christ was obedient to the Father even unto death, even though He is God in human form ( Philippians 2:8 ). The death of Him has brought us benefits: But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”  Galatians 3:13 (NLT). Generational, traditional, spiritual, physical, and curses, whether known or unknown, have been removed from us and we now inherit blessings. "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed" Isaiah 53:5. No sickness can have power over us as we have been made whole. "And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s M...

  'Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?'  Romans 8:31. We tend to assume that God won't do certain things for us, but I would like you to know that He will do anything for us because of His love for us. He was despised and rejected. A man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief, He carried our weakness and was weighed down by our sorrows ( Isaiah 53:3-4 ). If Christ endured all of that for us, wouldn't He do anything for us? 'For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ’ 2 Corinthians 5:21. Jesus said in John 14:13-14 'And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it’. All you have to do is ask in faith and to the glory of God. Jesus came to die for everyone, including you. Accept Him today and never let His death on the cr...

After 10 years away from the ring, Foreman made headlines in 1987 when he announced his comeback at the age of 38. He wrote in his autobiography that his main objective was to raise funds to finance the youth center he had established, which required much of the money he had earned in the beginning of his career. Despite the assumption that his return to the ring was a mistake, Foreman asserted that he returned to demonstrate that age is not an obstacle to achieving one's goals (as he later stated, age 40 is not a 'death sentence'). Foreman earned the chance to face the undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield for the world title in a pay-per-view boxing event after a series of victories. Few boxing experts believed that the 42-year-old Foreman had a chance of winning. Foreman surprised many by staying the full 12 rounds, but lost his challenge on points with scores of 116–111, 115–112, and 117–110. In 1994, Foreman again sought to challenge for the world champions...

  'From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead. But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!” Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”  Matthew   16:21-23.  Are you blaming Peter? There are many of us who have done the same thing and will do it again. Imagine the Almighty Jesus who fed them when they were hungry ( Matthew 14:13-21 ), the one who paid Peter's tax when he was broke ( Matthew 27:24-27 ), and healed his mother-in-law ( Matthew   8:14-15 ). What is your expectation of Peter's ...