Nehemiah 10, Nehemiah 11:1-21, Revelation 20, Proverbs 31:1-9
Nehemiah 10:35-37 (ESV)
“We obligate ourselves to bring the firstfruits of our
ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the
house of the Lord; also to bring to the house of our God, to the priests who
minister in the house of our God, the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle,
as it is written in the Law, and the firstborn of our herds and of our flocks;
and to bring the first of our dough, and our contributions, the fruit of every
tree, the wine and the oil, to the priests, to the chambers of the house of our
God; and to bring to the Levites the tithes from our ground, for it is the
Levites who collect the tithes in all our towns where we labor.”
In Nehemiah 10:35–37, Nehemiah describes the role of tithing
within a covenant relationship with the Lord. After the Hebrew people rebuilt
the temple, they committed themselves to obey God’s law by bringing the
firstfruits of the land to the temple. They pledged to offer their firstborn
sons, livestock, and the best of their produce and harvest to Father-God as an
act of obedience and worship.
I love how tithing is presented as an act of worship and
devotion to the Lord. When believers give the firstfruits of their income, they
are choosing to prioritize Father-God in their lives. Tithing acknowledges God
the Father as the source of every blessing. Offering firstfruits requires
faith—trusting that the Lord will provide for our needs and bless us according
to His promises.
I have always tried to tithe when I was part of a church,
but for many years I did not understand tithing as an act of worship and
devotion to Father-God. I viewed it as an obligation of church membership
rather than an expression of faith. I did not realize that tithing reflected my
trust in the Lord’s promise to meet my needs and provide for my life. Now, I
look forward to tithing rather than seeing it as a duty. I view my tithe as
part of my worship—an acknowledgment of God’s provision and a response to His
faithfulness in my life.
Blessings are stewarded when we trust Father-God to be
faithful and place our confidence in His provision rather than our own
resources.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses obedience given as
worship and devotion—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak
to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire
to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Being part of a Holy Spirit–led church community has deeply
shaped my faith. If you’re searching for a place to grow, worship, and
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