Gospel Vitamins

Vitamins are vital in maintaining a healthy body. They are chemical substances that regulate or control the functioning of body processes. Natural vitamins work in the physical body. They are numerous organic substances that are essential for the normal growth and functioning of the body.

Most vitamins are obtained from various food sources and some are synthesized in the body.

However, none of us is just a physical body, God created us with a spirit, soul and body. Just, as our physical body needs food and vitamins, so does the spirit and soul need food. The Lord has provided a table for us to feast daily to meet the needs of our spirit and soul.

Proverbs 4:20-22 says, ” My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body.”

Vitamin A

It is obtained primarily from green leafy vegetables, eggs, butter, milk, liver and fish liver oils. It builds bone, teeth, nails and lustrous hair. This vitamin is essential for proper development of cells of the skin, mucous membrane and even protects eyes for night vision or prevents from night blindness.

Spiritual Vitamin A gives vitality, builds strong bodies and light to overcome the evil forces of darkness like temptations. ( John 10:10; Ephesians 4:27)

Good examples:

1. Genesis 39: 9-12 ….. These verses denote how Joseph being in-charge of the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian master, strongly resist the temptation because of his sincere faith in God. No matter how determined Potiphar’s wife to seduce Joseph by offering him to go to bed with her he hurriedly runaway from him.
2. Job 28:28 …. Job despite of all severe trials and tragedies that struck his life he firmly declared that to shun evil is understanding.

Vitamin B 

It can convert food into energy. It calms nerves, battles stress and fatigue. This most popularly known as Vitamin B complex. The B vitamins are divided into several constituents:

1. Thiamine, or Vitamin B1 is available mainly in yeast, whole grain, meat, eggs and potato. Thiamine is vital to promote growth and in the proper functioning of nerves.
2. Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 which may be obtained from milk, eggs, cheese, liver and meats. It promotes growth and aids in the body cell’s metabolism.
3. Vitamin B6 is contained in whole grains, fish, liver and yeast. It is essential in the metabolism of protein and the production of antibodies to fight infection.