WELCOME TO MONTH OCTOBER 2026: THE MONTH OF “OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL FAMINE IN THE GRACE!”

In the name of God the Father, Our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, and the Blessed Holy Spirit, I welcome you to the MONTH OF OCTOBER in the year of the Lord 2026, in Christ Jesus’ stead, Amen. And this month of OCTOBER 2026 is entitled: “OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL FAMINE IN THE GRACE!” This is about Overcoming FAMINE – DROUGHT. FAMINE means both an extreme physical shortage in terms of food, water, clothing, shelter and other basic necessities of doing life. And FAMINE also means, more importantly, a spiritual separation from God in our living godly in the grace, in Christ Jesus’ stead. And such an act of separation is the consequence of Sin. And separation from God results in: POVERTY, SICKNESS AND SPIRITUAL DEATH! 

The month of October is the second of the seven [7] months with thirty-one days in the twelve-month calendar of the year. The Month of October was originally the eighth month of the Roman calendar. And the name October comes from the Latin word “OCTO” meaning eight. Later, it became the 10th month when January and February were added to the Calendar in the JULIAN and GREGORIAN calendars. And spiritually, the number “eight” is said to be a symbol of NEW BEGINNING, signifying BLESSEDNESS which encompasses – WEALTH, PROSPERITY, PEACE, FERTILITY and more of such like. 

And the month of October is normally the time of the year when farmers harvest their crops – indicating PRODUCTIVITY and ABUNDANCE. That, to me, is important, so that we can then ensure the assured BLESSEDNESS of God in Christ Jesus’ stead in our redemption. However, PRODUCTIVITY and ABUNDANCE are not always the case when there is a SPIRITUAL FAMINE, resulting in these effects: 

• When the RAINS are withheld to destroy cultivation: growth, maturity and fruitfulness; 

• When there is LOCUSTS’ invasion of the cultivated land by locusts to bring economic setbacks and meltdown; 

• When there is PESTILENCE [SICKNESS AND DISEASE], whose impact is dire – epidermic and Pandemic – to human existence.  

“Then the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your PRAYER, and have CHOSEN this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up heaven and there is NO RAIN, or command the LOCUSTS to devour the land, or send PESTILENCE among My people, if My people who are CALLED by My name will HUMBLE themselves, and PRAY and SEEK My face, and TURN from their WICKED ways, then I will HEAR from heaven, and will FORGIVE their sin and HEAL their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place” 2 Chronicles 7:12-15/NKJV. 

So, in this Month OCTOBER 2026, God’s intent through the TEACHING and other format publications I will be presenting in respect to the theme context, is to bring about the SCRIPTURAL antidotes to help the Believers of God in Christ Jesus as you and me, on the how to “OVERCOME THE SPIRITUAL FAMINE IN THE GRACE, whose dire consequences can results the context of the Holy Writ of” 2 Chronicles 7:12-15. 

A lack of the needful RAIN to cultivate your vision, dream, plan-purpose-pursuit that can bring about Growth, maturity and fruitfulness will be telling – if not already – to someone reading this; And sometimes it is not the lack of RAIN that is the problem. It could be that there was or is RAIN, but the given vision, dream, plan-purpose-pursuit that was already going according to intended expectation is now invaded and attacked by the LOCUSTS of life, thereby affecting the expected productivity and sustainability; Or perhaps, the RAIN was good for cultivation and start-up, and there was no LOCUSTS invasion and attack on the business, but there was and is the pandemic/epidermic of PESTILENCE [DISEASE and SICKNESS] as have been experienced many times in human history. 

The picture painted by the various indicators above shows the consequences of SPIRITUAL FAMINE – that which mitigates our becoming in the grace, and to our state of doing life and living godly in the grace. Thus, it speaks to how it affects matters relating to our well-being in the business of life [vision, dream etc] and the entirety of the expected plan-purpose-pursuit that we crave after daily. And it i is in respect to knowing and understanding spiritual implications that invade and result in such physical effects, that the Apostles in Acts 11:27-30 were very ready to prepare. For the horse is prepared against the day of battle [Proverbs 21:31; Proverbs 16:1-9/Amplified Classic Edition]; The Apostles of the early Church did not take for granted when they received such authentic prophecy by Prophet Agabus concerning FAMINE, to ensure that the assured prophetic word of God that was spoken was respected and never undermined with a doubtful spirit as some may. 

“We have also a MORE SURE WORD OF PROPHECY; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: knowing this first, that no PROPHECY of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the PROPHECY came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” 2 Peter 1:19-21 

Therefore, as I welcome you to this Month of OCTOBER, I want you to follow through in this season the SCRIPTURAL path that is set, to help you “OVERCOME SPIRITUAL FAMINE IN THE GRACE” – to enable you HAVE RAIN, NO LOCUSTS and NO PESTILENCE, in your doing life and living godly in the grace. And OVERCOMING is by FAITH, and FAITH is by the WORD. And the FAMINE of the WORD is a SPIRITUAL FAMINE as it is written: 

“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord God, “That I will send a FAMINE on the land, Not a FAMINE of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of HEARING THE WORDS of the Lord. They shall wander from sea to sea, And from north to east; They shall run to and fro, seeking the word of the Lord, But shall not find it. “In that day the fair virgins And strong young men Shall faint from thirst. Those who swear by the sin of Samaria, Who say, ‘As your god lives, O Dan!’ And, ‘As the way of Beersheba lives!’ They shall fall and never rise again” Amos 8:11-14/NKJV. 

The FAMINE of the HEARING OF THE WORD indicates a SPIRITUAL FAMINE, and that means NO FAITH, which indicates that FAITH becomes inactive – inoperative. And NO FAITH is SIN – meaning the absence of divine connectivity, as FAITH is the currency, spiritual legal tender and de facto, to have communion with the heavenly concerning earthly affairs in the Kingdom. And an inoperative Faith means inability to OVERCOME the system of ther world, to WIN in doing life and living godly in the grace, in Christ Jesus as it is written: 

“And he that DOUBTETH is DAMNED if he eat, because he eateth not of FAITH: FOR WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH IS SIN” Romans 14:23. 

“For whatever is born of God OVERCOMES the world. And this is the victory that has OVERCOME the world—our faith. Who is he who OVERCOMES the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5/NKJV. 

I pray that my God and your God in Christ Jesus will give you insight and foresight in the knowing and understanding of this month of October theme as entitled: “OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL FAMINE IN THE GRACE!” 

Blessed regards in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH READING AND PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord God, “That I will send a FAMINE on the land, Not a FAMINE of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the Lord. They shall wander from sea to sea, And from north to east; They shall run to and fro, seeking the word of the Lord, But shall not find it. “In that day the fair virgins And strong young men Shall faint from thirst. Those who swear by the sin of Samaria, Who say, ‘As your god lives, O Dan!’ And, ‘As the way of Beersheba lives!’ They shall fall and never rise again” Amos 8:11-14/NKJV 

“For whatever is born of God OVERCOMES the world. And this is the victory that has OVERCOME the world—our faith. Who is he who OVERCOMES the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5/NKJV. 

“Then the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up heaven and there is NO RAIN, or command the LOCUSTS to devour the land, or send PESTILENCE among My people, if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place” 2 Chronicles 7:12-15/NKJV. 

“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in You” Psalms 33:18-22/NKJV. 

“The Lord knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied” Psalms 37:18-19/NKJV 

“And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul” Acts 11:27-30/NKJV. 

SUMMARY 

The message is anchored on Acts 11:27-30 where Prophet Agabus foretold a GREAT FAMINE, and the early disciples responded by preparing and sending relief. 
Theme: “OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL FAMINE IN THE GRACE!” 
We are called to take prophecy seriously and prepare, just as the Apostles did. 

1. UNDERSTANDING FAMINE — NATURAL AND SPIRITUAL

FAMINE means two things: 

• Physical: Extreme shortage of food, water, clothing, shelter and basic necessities. 

• Spiritual: Separation from God in living godly in the grace. The root is SIN. 
  Result of Spiritual Separation: POVERTY, SICKNESS AND SPIRITUAL DEATH 

2. OCTOBER SIGNIFICANCE

• Natural: October is harvest time — indicating PRODUCTIVITY and ABUNDANCE. 

• Numeric: October was the 8th month. “Eight” spiritually means NEW BEGINNING — BLESSEDNESS: WEALTH, PROSPERITY, PEACE, FERTILITY. 

• God’s Desire: That we enter October to ensure the assured BLESSEDNESS of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

3. THE 3 MANIFESTATIONS OF SPIRITUAL FAMINE [2 Chronicles 7:12-15]

When there is SPIRITUAL FAMINE, productivity is blocked through: 

1. NO RAIN — Lack to cultivate your vision, dream, plan-purpose-pursuit. No growth, maturity, fruitfulness. 
2. LOCUSTS INVASION — What was growing gets attacked. Vision/business is invaded, affecting productivity and sustainability. 
3. PESTILENCE — SICKNESS AND DISEASE. Epidemic and Pandemic that brings dire impact to human existence. 

These show the consequence of SPIRITUAL FAMINE which mitigates our becoming in grace and affects our well-being in life, business, and all we crave daily. 

4. THE ROOT CAUSE & THE ANTIDOTE

Root: FAMINE OF THE HEARING OF THE WORD [Amos 8:11-14] 

• When we don’t hear the Word, we have NO FAITH. 

• NO FAITH is SIN — absence of divine connectivity. 

• FAITH is the currency and legal tender for communion with heaven concerning earthly affairs. 

Result of Inoperative Faith: Inability to OVERCOME the systems of the world. We cannot WIN in doing life and living godly in the grace [1 John 5:4-5, Romans 14:23]. 

God’s Antidote in 2 Chronicles 7:14: 
“if My people who are CALLED by My name will HUMBLE themselves, and PRAY and SEEK My face, and TURN from their WICKED ways, then I will HEAR from heaven, and will FORGIVE their sin and HEAL their land.” 

5. THE APOSTOLIC PATTERN

The Apostles did not take prophecy lightly. They DETERMINED, DID, and SENT relief. 
“For the horse is prepared against the day of battle” [Proverbs 21:31]. 
We too must prepare ahead of the famine. 

KEY POINTS TO HOLD 

1. October is a month of NEW BEGINNING and BLESSEDNESS, but it requires spiritual vigilance.
2. SPIRITUAL FAMINE is more dangerous than physical famine — it cuts off FAITH, our currency in the Kingdom.
3. The 3 enemies are NO RAIN, LOCUSTS, PESTILENCE — they attack vision, progress, and health. 
4. OVERCOMING is by FAITH, and FAITH is by the WORD. A famine of the Word produces a famine in life. 
5. The early Church prepared when they heard prophecy. We must do the same. 

CALL TO ACTION FOR OCTOBER 2026 

1. HUMBLE OURSELVES — Acknowledge our need for God and turn from every wicked way. 
2. PRAY AND SEEK GOD’S FACE — Make prayer and the Word central this month. Don’t allow a famine of hearing. 
3. FEED ON THE WORD DAILY — Build FAITH. Faith is what makes us OVERCOME the world, LOCUSTS, and PESTILENCE. 
4. ACT IN OBEDIENCE — Like the disciples in Acts 11, determine to do what God is showing you for your life, family, and assignment.
5. DECLARE AND BELIEVE: I WILL HAVE RAIN, NO LOCUSTS, AND NO PESTILENCE in my doing life and living godly in the grace this October.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI