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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Vitamin B12 is available from milk, eggs, liver and meat. It is important in the metabolism of fat and sugar; in the production of blood; and for normal growth and neurological function.
- Niacin or nicotinic acid is obtainable from yeast, liver, meat and whole grains. It aids in the metabolism of sugar and is important for proper function of the intestines.
- Folic acid is acquired from green leafy vegetables, giblets and liver. It aids in the metabolism of sugar and amino acids, the components of protein.
- Pantothenic acid is obtainable from green leafy vegetables and meat. It is vital for cell growth.
- Biotin is found in yeast, egg and liver. It is important for normal growth.
- Choline is found in green leafy vegetables and meat. It is important for the metabolism of fat.
- Inositol is obtained from green leafy vegetables and meat and linked to the metabolism of cholesterol.
Spiritual Vitamin B converts our spirits and gives boldness to witness before man about the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. . We are brave enough to witness or testify the several miracles that Jesus did that are written in the Bible (Philippians 1:16; Acts 2:38 & I Corinthians 12:13)
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an infection fighter and shock absorber. It is obtained mainly from citrus fruit such as oranges, lessons, or grapefruit, and from potatoes or tomatoes. It is essential to the function of blood vessels, healing and the production of connective tissue.
Spiritual Vitamin C helps us fight off the enemy's attacks. It prepares us for battle. We are blood covenant-keeping partner of God.(Luke 9:1; Luke 10:19 & I John 4:4)
Vitamin D
It is also primary needed by the body to utilize calcium. It is found mainly in fish liver oil and in fortified milk and can also developed on the skin through exposure on sunlight. It is vital for metabolism of calcium and essential formal normal formation of teeth and bones.
Spiritual Vitamin D helps us to be a light of this world which means to be a living testimony for the glory of God just like Jesus did during his earthly ministry. (Colossians 1:12-13; Luke 4:18; Job 1:22)
Vitamin E
It is obtained from cold-pressed oils, wheat grain and whole grains and is linked to a numerous functions of the body including the manufacture of blood and to fertility. It keeps the heart and muscles in good order. It gives vitality to the body.
Spiritual Vitamin E revitalizes our spiritual strength that we obtained from our Lord Jesus Christ who energizes our daily lives. We are co-heirs with our Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:13; Romans 8:17; I John 2:25 & Jude 1:2)
Vitamin K
It is needed to obtain a good blood. Is available from leafy green vegetables and fish and essential for the blood to clot normally.
Spiritual Vitamin K provides a pure blood line. Among many people we are just the blessed and chosen one by God to declare God's mighty works for his glory. ( Isaiah 53:5-6; I Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6 & II Corinthians 5:20)
