FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING: SECRET OF OVERWHELMING BLESSING.

TEXT: Proverbs 3:9-10; Romans 11:16, Leviticus 23:10.
Proverbs 3:9 says Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the FIRST FRUITS of all thine increase: Verse 10 says: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Rom.11:16 says for if the FIRST FRUITS be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Leviticus 23:10 says “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.

INTRODUCTION
The Bible is replete with virtually inexhaustible provisions for Man’s comfort here on earth and in eternity. The oldest singular limitation is Man’s refusal to simply obey the WORD of GOD. 3 John 2 for instance reaffirmed God’s persistent intention and plan for man: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosper. However, God not wanting to appear to man as a Dictator, grants man the freewill to enjoy virtually endless benefits ONLY on the condition of total obedience, to the giver of these benefits -The Almighty GOD.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FIRST FRUIT OFFERING

God instructed Moses to expose the secret of overwhelming blessings to His chosen Nation of Israel. Moses obeyed God by stating the conditions precedent to man enjoying God’s overwhelming blessings. In the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, Moses stated the significance of FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING, in not less than thirteen (13) occasions.

Exodus 23:19 stipulates strict obedience to giving of FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING. He repeated this again in Exodus 34:26. To remove any ambiguity on the significance of FIRST-FRUIT, God expressly instructed Moses again in Leviticus 23:10 that the euphoria of victory and celebration of wonderful accomplishment must not be allowed to obliterate compliance with His instruction on FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING.

For brevity, let us itemize important points to note on FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING:

FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING must be taken to God’s house (Exodus 23:19; 34:26); The FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING must be delivered to the Priest of the Nation (Lev.23:10; Numbers 18:42) otherwise known as the High Priest as at then in Israel (Numbers 3:32);The FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING shall apply to all a man engages in for livelihood (Deuteronomy 18:4);The giving of FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING must be accompanied with worship (Deuteronomy 26:10); It must be offered once and during each cycle of harvest, which was yearly in biblical time (Nehemiah 10:35). It must however be noted that in situations of multiple planting seasons within one year, FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING becomes due after each harvest exercise; The FIRST-FRUIT is the exclusive preserve of the one considered the Nation’s Man of God (II Kings 4:42); and The FIRST-FRUIT 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! The giving of FIRST-FRUIT must be done promptly along with payment of tithe (II Chronicles 31:5).

OVERWHELMING BLESSINGS OF GOD

Givers of FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING enjoy God’s comprehensive insurance. Jeremiah 2:3 says God issues automatic judgment on whoever or whatsoever attempts to devour givers of FIRST-FRUIT
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.”God can be called upon to specially favor the giver of FIRST FRUIT (Nehemiah 13:31); The Old Testament text: Proverbs 3:9-10, state clearly that in addition to God honoring the giver of FIRS-TFRUIT OFFERING, the giver also enjoys overflowing blessings from the Almighty God; The Old Testament text further implies that the honor rendered unto God by the giver of FIRST-FRUITS automatically attracts greater dimension of honor from GOD (I Sam 2:30b).FIRST-FRUITS are giving the first portion to GOD. Romans 11:16 says, “ If the part of a dough offered as FIRST-FRUITS is HOLY, then the whole batch is HOLY; if the root is HOLY, so are the branches”. Giving the first portion of your finances to God will cause all of your finances for the rest of the year to be HOLY. FIRST FRUITS causes God to treat your finances as HOLY giving you favor with GOD because your finances are connected to the FIRST FRUIT OFFERING. Ezekiel 44:30 “ The first of all FIRST-FRUITS of every kind and every contribution of every kind, from all your contributions, shall be for the priests, you shall also give to the priest the first of your dough to cause a blessing to rest on your house.” FIRST-FRUITS impart a blessing on your home. Many times a financial blessing is not our main need or concern. Having a blessing on your home positions you to have healing in your physical, spiritual and emotional needs for you and your family. When you give FIRST-FRUITS not only do you benefit but your saved and unsaved loved ones do also.

CONCLUSION

God’s intention is that Man lives a life of true dominion, comfort and overwhelming blessings. However, realizing this divine desire depends on Man’s prompt, total and consistent obedience to God’s instructions, one of which is giving of FIRST-FRUIT OFFERING.

God bless you All!!!

LET THE FIRE FALL!!!

INTRODUCTION

Let the fire fall is a command that you give when Christ is fully formed in you and you begin to showcase the divine nature. May the fire of the Holy Spirit begin to fall in your favour in this season in the mighty name of Jesus .
Let the fire fall can be many things depending on who is saying it . *To the person in need,it can be an APPEAL- Matt 8:1-3 , Mk 10: 46-52 , 1chron. 4: 9-10

* To somebody defeated , it can be a SUBMISSION: Joshua 9:8 & 21 , Exo 12:31-33
*To a detractor,it can be a question:1 Sam 25:10 , 1 Sam 17:28
* To the Almighty , it is a command : Psalms 33:9
I am sure that you have seen signs placed in front of buildings that says , ” TO LET ” This means there is a space to be filled or something to give out . Every child of God has a space or something to give out 1 Corinth. 4:7 .
I pray that as you give your totality to God, He will fill you to the brim in Jesus name.

There are several types of fire that I will like to mention briefly:
1. The fire of God’s presence
2. The fire of protection / Direction
3. Purifying Fire
4. Fire of Prayer
5. Fire of Empowerment
6. Consuming fire
7. Revival fire : 2 Chron. 5:13-14, Joel 2: 28- 31

There are some characteristics of fire that impact the life of a child of God :
* Fire is bold and reliable – The word of God is preached with boldness in the church where the Revival fire is burning
* Fire confronts – Sin , evil and hypocrisy are all confronted by the fire .

Revival fire is a gift to a church that seeks it. Fire comes by Faith, righteousness, yielding to God, right attitude, single-mindedness and desperation for fire .
We need to operate in the supernatural
(God plus US = Supernatural) .
We must desire fire power Rom 8:19, Matt 24:24.
We must contend for the supernatural and we shall be filled with the Holy Spirit Isa. 10:27, Joel 2:28.

WHAT MUST WE DO TO CATCH FIRE ?


* You must repair your altar 1 kings 18:30, Act 3:19
* You must establish a covenant relationship with God 1kgs 18:31
* You must build an altar in the name of the Lord 1 kgs 18:32
* You must separate yourself from the world
* You must lay yourself on the altar of Faith and God will baptise you with Holy Ghost and fire .

BENEFITS OF REVIVAL TO A CHURCH

1. The move of the Holy Spirit will continue to take the members into a deeper dimension of praise and worship than ever before.
2. There will be a new level of stewardship
3. There will be a new kind of Love for the word of God.
4. There will be a growth of evangelism as never before.
5. There will be anew ability to meet people’s needs and the work of the devil will be destroyed in their lives .
6. The church will be aglow with outstanding miracles and hearings .
7. The church will be heavenly focused.

CONCLUSION

When the fire falls, it makes you and I to be set for the end-time revival. Receive the Holy Ghost afresh and catch the fire . Begin to manifest .

GOD BLESS YOU.

Who bet on David? Who believed in the kid from Bethlehem? Not the Philistines. Not the Hebrews. Not David’s siblings or David’s king. But God did. And since God did, and since David knew God did, the skinny runt became a blur of pumping knees and a swirling sling. He ran toward his giant. Do the same! What good has problem pondering got you? You’ve stared so long you can number the hairs on Goliath’s chest. Has it helped?
No. Listing hurts won’t heal them. Itemizing problems won’t solve them. Categorizing rejections won’t remove them. David lobotomized the giant because he emphasized the Lord. Remember, take up the stone of passion. There remains one more stone. It is the . . .

III. THE STONE OF PERSISTENCE
David didn’t think one rock would do. He knew that Goliath had four behemoth relatives. “ Ishbi-Benob, who was one of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose bronze spear was three hundred shekels” (2 Samuel 21:16). Saph made the list, described as “ one of the sons of the giant” (2 Samuel 21:18). Then there was another, “the brother of Goliath, the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam” (2 Samuel 21:19). These three seem harmless compared to GOLIATH
“Facing Your Giants Take Goliath Down” 4 King Kong. Another giant “ had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also was born to the giant”(2 Samuel 21:20). Why did David quarry a quintet of stones?
Could it be because Goliath had four relatives the size of Tyrannosaurus rex? For all David knew, they’d come running
over the hill to defend their kin. David was ready to empty the chamber if that’s what it took. Imitate him. Never give up.
One prayer might not be enough. One apology might not do it. One day or month of resolve might not suffice. You may get
knocked down a time or two . . . but don’t quit. Keep loading the rocks. Keep swinging the sling. David took five stones. He made five decisions. Do likewise . . . Past. Prayer . . . Priority . . . Passion . . . And persistence. Next time Goliath wakes you up, reach for a stone. Odds are, he’ll be out of the room before you can load your sling.

CONCLUSION:
To take down the giants in your life, remember:
1. The stone of the PAST
2. The stone of PRAYER
3. The stone of PRIORITY
4. The stone of PASSION
5. The stone of PERSISTENCE

Take a moment to answer this question. Do you call Jesus Savior and Lord? Perhaps you never have. Perhaps you
never knew how much Christ loves you. Now you do. God did not disown David. He forgave David . . . He loved David . . . He led David. He won’t disown you. He simply awaits your invitation. One word from you, and God will do again what he did with David and millions like him. He will claim you, save you, and use you. When you render obedience to God, know this . . . Your greatest Goliath will have fallen. Your failures are gone and death destroyed. The power that made pygmies out of David’s giants has done the same with yours. How about it? God’s Plan for Man’s Salvation Shalom.

GOLIATH.
Text: John 11: 1-5
INTRODUCTION:
Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem. He vies for the bedside position, hoping to be the first voice you hear. He covets your waking thoughts, those early, pillow-born emotions. He awakes you with words of worry, stirs you with thoughts of stress. If you dread the day before you begin your day, mark it down: your giant has been by your bed. He goes with you through the day. He says: “You haven’t got what it takes. “You come from a long line of losers.”He’s your giant . . . your Goliath. Given half a chance, he’ll turn your day into his Valley of Elah, taunting…teasing…boasting…and echoing claims from one hillside to the other. Goliaths still roam our world. Debt . . . Disaster…Dialysis…Danger…Deceit… Disease . . . Depression. Super-size challenges still swagger and strut, still pilfer sleep and embezzle peace and liposuction joy. But they can’t dominate you. You know how to deal with them. You face giants by facing God first. You know what David knew, and you do what David did. You pick up five stones, and you make five decisions.
I. THE STONE OF THE PAST Goliath jogged David’s memory. Elah was a de ja vu. While everyone else quivered, David remembered. God had given him strength to wrestle a lion and strong-arm a bear. Wouldn’t He do the same with the giant (1 Sam. 17:34-36)? A good memory makes heroes. A bad memory makes wimps. “Remember His marvelous works which He has done” (1 Chronicles 16:12). Catalog God’s successes. Keep a list of his world records. Has he not walked you through high waters? Proven to be faithful? Have you not known his provision? How many nights have you gone to bed hungry? How many mornings have you awakened in the cold? He has made road kill out of your enemies. Write today’s worriesGOLIATH “FacingYourGiants Take Goliath Down” 2 in sand. Chisel yesterday’s victories in stone. Pick up the stone of the past. Then select . . .

II. THE STONE OF PRAYER Before going high, David went low; before ascending to fight, David descended to prepare. Don’t face your giant without first doing the same. Dedicate time to prayer. Paul, the apostle, wrote: “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18).
Prayer spawned David’s successes. His Brook Besor wisdom grew out of the moment he “strengthened himself in the Lord his God” (1Samuel 30:6). When Saul’s soldiers tried to capture him, David turned toward God: “you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble” (Psalm 59:16). How do you survive a fugitive life in the caves? David did with prayers like this one: “Be good to me, God
and now! I’ve run to you for dear life. I’m hiding out under your wings until the hurricane blows over. I call out to High God, the God who holds me together” (Psalm 57:1-2 ). When David soaked his mind in God, he stood. When he didn’t, he flopped. You think he spent much time in prayer the evening he seduced Bathsheba? Did he write a psalm the day he murdered Uriah? Doubtful . . . Very doubtful. Remember Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you . . .” God promises not just peace but perfect peace.

Undiluted, unspotted, unhindered peace. To whom? To those whose minds are “fixed”on God. Forget occasional glances. Dismiss random ponderings. Peace is promised to the one who fixes thoughts and desires on the king. Invite God’s help. Pick up the stone of prayer. And don’t neglect . . .
III. THE STONE OF PRIORITY Remember your highest priority: God’s reputation. David jealously guarded it. No one was going to defame his Lord. David fought so that “all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel⋯for the battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:46-47).
David saw Goliath as a chance for God to show off! Did David know he would GOLIATH “Facing Your Giants Take Goliath Down”3 exit the battle alive? No. But he was willing to give his life for the reputation of God. What if you saw your giant in the same manner? Rather than begrudge him, welcome him. Your cancer is God’s chance to flex his healing muscles . Your sin is God’s opportunity to showcase grace. Your struggling marriage can billboard God’ s power. See your struggle as God’s canvas. On it he will paint his multicolored supremacy. Announce God’s name and then reach for . . .
IV. THE STONE OF PASSION David ran, not from, but toward his giant. (1 Sam. 17:48) On one side of the battlefield, Saul and his cowardly army gulped. On the other, Goliath and his skull-splitters scoffed. In the middle, the shepherd boy ran on his spindly legs.

To be continued next month.

JULY MY MONTH OF DIVINE PERFECTION!!!
TOPIC: FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR!!!

TEXT: Genesis 12:1-4

INTRODUCTION
God never does anything without a purpose. John 3:16 . Therefore there is a purpose for God bring you to bahrain.The first thing to do in any new year is to ask God to reveal His purpose for that year. May the Holy spirit teach us as we study in Jesus name.

WHAT IS PURPOSE?
It is the original intent of the maker or manufacturer of a thing. It is an anticipated outcome that is intended or guide your planned action.

HOW DO I DISCOVER GOD’S PURPOSE FOR 2018
1. Ask Him in Prayers.
Jeremiah 33:3 `Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’
Acts 9:3-6,Matt 7:7.
2. Seek divine directions.
Psalms 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou
shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Proverbs 3:5-6.

EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO FULFILLED GOD’S PURPOSE FOR THEIR LIVES.
1. The Lord Jesus Christ.
John 17:4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
2. Paul,2Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
3. Esther,Esther 4:13-16.
4. Abraham,Genesis 22:16-18.

HOW CAN I FULFILLED GOD’S PURPOSE IN 2018
1. Stay connected to God
John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
2. Flee from sin
Isaiah 59:1-2,Daniel 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would
not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Judges16:19-20,Genesis 39:7-12, Psalm 1:1-3.
3. Obey God in everything.
Your obedience must be complete in service, offering, tithe, first fruit. Etc. Hebrews 11:8, By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Philippians 2:8-10,Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. 1 Samuel 15:16-23, Deut 28:1-2.
4. Be humble
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
1 Peter 5:5-6,
James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

EVIDENCE THAT YOU ARE FULFILLING GOD ‘S PURPOSE.
1. You will be full of passion for God’s work
Romans 8:35-39.
John 4:34 Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.
John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work,1Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel
2. You have peace and joy
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS FOR FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE?
You enjoy divine presence. Divine presence spells unquantifiable blessings.1 Samuel 16:17-18.
Then When You Enjoy Divine Presence The Following Blessings Will Follow You.
1. Divine protection. You will not die before your time.
Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Your Destiny Cannot Be Aborted.
Isaiah 14:24-27,2kings 6:8-17,Acts16:25; 12:5-11, Daniel 3:23-25. 2. Success succeed success in your life. Everything you touch prospers. You are unstoppable. There is no task that will be difficult for you.
Genesis 39:1-3,
When You Are Fulfilling God’s Purpose, Grace And Favour Of God Will Meet You There. God Will Pick You Out Thousands Of People And Bless You. Even if you are operating in the desert, water will come out of your desert. Genesis 39:20-23,
3. God will back you up. You enjoy divine ability.
Joshua 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
What Of Gideon, Judges 6, Gideon Trembled But God Says I Will Be With You.
Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
When God Is Backing You Opposition Will Be Crumbling.
4. You will enjoy accelerated promotion.1 Samuel 16:11-12,
What Of Esther? From Servitude To Palace.
Esther 2:15-17.
5. There will be divine supply 1 Kings 17:2-6.

CONCLUSION
Locate the purpose of God for your life in this new year.
When you fail to achieve the purpose of honour for which you were made, you will be set aside, replaced and you will become a vessel of dishonor 1Samuel 15:16-23.