Bible Study Verses
Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. (NIV)
ThoughtsIt was my son's first elk hunt. His grandfather, a couple of friends and I were working our way back to our trucks when I stopped to take a break and was separated for just a moment from the rest of the group. In that split second (okay, maybe a minute or two), he spotted an elk. I suddenly heard a cow call just in time to look up and see him take a shot. At age 13, he had taken his first elk. Have you ever considered how important first's are:
- First time you fell in love.
- First kiss.
- First time your child said "Dada" or "Mama".
- First day of the new year - a favorite for new resolutions.
- First big game draw and first big game success;
- First car.
God made first's to be special in our lives because they are special to Him. When speaking of giving to God, King Solomon instructs us to "give Him the first and the best."
(Brett M)
Action Point
In all parts of your life, give God your first's:
- First part of your day through prayer and devotions.
- First part of your week by going to church.
- First part of your paycheck - to name just a few.
Remember how important first's are to you and know that they are just that special to God.
Give God your first's and see if He doesn't "burst your barn."
Sportsmen's Tip of the Day
I can't tell you how many hunters have told me that, after a long period of nothing happening, it was when they stopped to take a break that they saw what they were looking for.
Remember:
- Stop frequently.
- Look.
- Listen.
- Smell.
- Then, be prepared.
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