The Stomach and the Spirit: Prep Work You Can’t Live Without

Your stomach is an unsung hero. It doesn’t store food—it transforms it. The moment a bite hits your stomach, a complex symphony starts: powerful muscles churn it, strong acids dissolve it, enzymes slice nutrients into absorbable pieces. It’s relentless. Within hours, your meal is broken down into fuel your body can actually use. Without this process, even the healthiest superfood is worthless—it would pass through untouched, leaving you malnourished. Your Other Digestive System Jesus promised a Helper—the Holy Spirit—who works in much the same way (John 14:26). Just as your stomach takes in raw material and makes it usable, the Spirit takes God’s Word, life experiences, and even struggles, and breaks them down into wisdom, strength, and growth you can actually live out. You can hear a great sermon, read powerful verses, or receive godly advice—but without the Spirit’s inner “churning,” it never nourishes your soul. Acids, Enzymes, and Conviction Your stomach’s acids are strong en...