To be in alignment with what God has for us, we must start the
year off as instructed- by obeying God's Holy Principle! God's Word clearly
instructs us…"When you come into the land which I give you and reap its
harvest, then you shall bring a sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to
the priest," Leviticus 23:10. It is to be set apart as holy unto God!
2014 is a powerful year of "Double Portion." The number
"7" means "Perfection." The number "14" means
"Double Perfection"…a Double Portion! Your First Fruits this year is
the "Activation" of the double portion that would give you mega
testimonies and all-round explosions!
Isaiah 61:7, "Instead of your shame you will receive a
double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your
inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and
everlasting joy will be yours."
You must "hear" this powerful revelation given for you
that will transform you in ways you could never imagine in 2014! You have a
"promise to come" from the Lord for the New Year, one that includes a
release of blessing for your well being, your spirit, your soul, your body,
your marriage, your relationships, your finances… EVERYTHING! Because it is
about putting First Things First! Putting God First!
First Fruits in Hebrew is "bikkurim" and literally means
"promise to come." And there is ONE who never breaks His promise –
God! That is why the truth behind this "promise to come" in God's
Word is so powerful. Though long overlooked by many, this divine establishment
of God's order of things is actually the root that governs the rest. When you
KEEP FIRST THINGS FIRST through faith and obedience, you turn God's promise
into provision… ABUNDANT PROVISION!
Because He wants to see you succeed, He has put a system into
place based on the principle of "First Fruits." The Bible references
first fruits or first things or devoted things no less than 32 times.
"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of
all your increase" (Proverbs 3:9).
"When you come into the land which I gave you, and reap its
harvest, then you shall bring a sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to
the priest" (Leviticus 23:9-10)
God claims the first fruits of anything! It rightfully belongs to
Him in His divine order. When we apply the Principle of First Fruits – First
Things First – in our lives, we begin to see that all firsts should be given to
the Lord: the first part of the day, the first day of the week (Sabbath), the
first month of the year, and the first of our harvest – be it the wages for the
first hour, the first day, the first week, or the month.
You can put God first in every area of your life by:
·
PRAYING. Give God your first thoughts in the morning. Talk with
Him before you do anything else EVERY day. Pray without ceasing for your
family, for financial recovery and blessings, for healing... for your needs.
God will honor your faithfulness.
·
PLANNING. Where do you want to be 365 days from today? Getting
from here to there requires a prayerful plan. Seek God's clear directive for
your life, then write it down. Keep it in the front of you on a daily basis.
Let it get into your spirit. See it! Believe it! Live it!
·
MAKING AN OFFERING. When you give your first fruits offering,
you are planting a seed for the remainder of the year. Everything you have is a
gift from God... you have an option to keep it or to sow it for an even greater
harvest. There is a greater portion that awaits you in honor of your first
fruits offering!
When you offer God your first fruits
and bring Him the fullness of the first, you establish the foundation that the
"whole thing" - your entire life – will be holy and blessed!
I challenge you to put FIRST THINGS
FIRST and HONOUR GOD! Start activating the Word by offering God your FIRST
FRUITS as a seed for your harvest in 2014. As you sacrifice your offering to
Him, you set a precedent of what will come. You release a great promise of
provision as a result of your obedience. Many people give a month's salary,
others a week, but everyone must give their very best offering!
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God bless you as you fulfil Gods Law.
See you ontop!
Are you familiar with the TV show, Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire? Contestants are subjected to a series of multiple-choice questions
that increase in the level of difficulty with each correct answer. Their
correct responses qualify them for advancement to the next level, where they
are afforded the opportunity to win up to one million dollars. In a sense, God
is the same way with us. He watches to see if we will do what it takes to
advance to the next level of financial prosperity. Beyond confessing that you
are a millionaire, have you qualified to receive millions? And if so, do you
know how to maintain and increase that level of abundance? 
As you begin to see increase, remember to offer your
firstfruits. Firstfruits are “the first of your increase” and are holy to God
(Ezekiel 20:40). They cause the blessing to rest on your house (Ezekiel 44:30).
For instance, if you begin a new job, then the difference between your old
salary and your first week’s salary at your new job is the firstfruit of your
increase. This also includes raises. For example, if you just received a raise
from N4700 to N5000 a week, then your firstfruit offering would be the first N300 from your new paycheck. To position yourself for great wealth, you must change
your thinking and banish any thoughts of fear regarding your giving.
If you are serious about becoming a millionaire, begin to
investigate investments and educate yourself on financial matters so that
you’ll be prepared when your wealth manifests. Learn more about the stock
market, real estate, IRAs and trusts, as well as estate planning to provide for
your grandchildren (Proverbs 13:22). Map out a plan for increased giving and
ways to promote the Kingdom of God with your money—plan to be God’s
distribution centre!