There’s nothing more awkward and disappointing than to open a gift from someone you love only to find a toy you’ve long outgrown or an unwanted item of clothing.
It can feel like the person doesn’t really know you well or like they prepared their gift resentfully. Most will agree that the best gifts are the ones that may be very simple but show that the person put thought into it and gave their best to prepare something they knew you would like.
Likewise, God also desires that we give to Him only out of love, faithfulness and appreciation for His provision and never out of obligation or fear. The Bible teaches us that one of the ways we show this affection and gratitude towards Him is through our first fruits and offerings.
In the past, the children of Israel would commemorate the harvest season every year by giving the first fruits of their harvest to God. However, this wasn’t a mere religious observance that was done out of obligation, rather it was a celebration of appreciation and thanksgiving to God.
The children of Israel would not only present their first fruits to God but they would throw a feast! This was a sign of the joy they had in offering their best to God, which represented their entire lives.
Many centuries later, this principle remains the same and God continues to receive the lives of all those who offer their faithfulness to Him with gladness. In that moment, an exchange is made. The person’s best, for the blessing and protection of God.
On Sunday, 2nd July at 10am (also at 7:30am) we will be hosting the Feast of the First Fruits at your local Universal Church. You are invited to attend this feast in your very best clothes as it will be a moment to show our love and thankfulness to God, the One who sustains us.
Furthermore, no one attends a party on their own, right? So why not invite your loved ones to join you for this special meeting. We look forward to receiving you on this day!
Event: The Feast of the First Fruits
Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd July at 10am (also at 7:30am)
Location: At your local Universal Church
