Firstfruits

September 27th – Proverbs 3:9-10

Proverbs 3:9-10

When we honor God with our “firstfruits,” it simply means we’re giving Him the very best of what we have, not what’s left at the end of the day. And that can be hard. Because life pulls at us from every direction. Including our time, energy, money, and even our hearts. But when we choose to put God first we’re saying, “Lord, I trust You to take care of me.” It shifts our mindset from scarcity to abundance, because we realize He is the source of everything good in our lives. Honoring Him this way isn’t just about giving. it’s about faith. It’s a way of saying, “You come before everything else.” And the beautiful part? God always responds with His overflowing goodness. Sometimes that looks like peace when life feels chaotic, strength when we feel weak, or joy in the middle of a hard season. He may not always bless us the way we expect, but God always provides more than we need. Every time we put Him first, it opens the door for His blessings to pour into our lives in ways we could never create on our own.

Reflection Question: What would it look like for me to give God my best instead of my leftovers?

Prayer Prompt: “Lord, help me to put You first in every area of my life. Teach me to honor You with my time, my gifts, and my resources, trusting that You will always take care of me.”

 

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September 25th – Proverbs 3:9

Proverbs 3:9

Throughout the Bible we are warned about the dangers of the love of money, and the evil that results. Evil not only in our lives, but in the church as well. And maybe that’s why tithing has become such a hotbed issue among Christians. Tithing was a commandment given to the Israelites to do out of gratitude for God’s bountiful provisions. But since we no longer live under the Law, nowhere does Jesus command us to tithe. So does that exempt us for giving? Absolutely not! Out of hearts of love and gratitude for all God has given us, we should want to give back. And not just what we have leftover. For God doesn’t give us His leftovers. He always gives us His best. And to honor Him, we should be giving our best back to the Lord. There are a myriad of ways we can tithe, with money, time, etc. But whatever we give, we should do so eagerly and cheerfully. For God deems the heart of the giver of greater value than the gift itself!

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