The Cure

Let me tell you a story…
Once, not too long ago, I was irresponsible with money. I thought that it was mine. After all, I “earned it!” So I paid my bills and tried to keep my head above water and, occasionally, if there was some money at the end of the check, I would give some to the church. I was drowning in debt and hated my financial life. I had nothing to show for all my hard work – no savings – just a pile of debt and a bunch of payments every month. But God… My goodness, those are powerful words. But God, with a mighty hand, delivered me. He showed me a better way. He showed me that it was never mine to begin with, and if I would be faithful in just bringing back a small portion of what was already His, I could keep the rest. And, on top of that, He would bless me with even more! You could say that I found the cure for the fatal financial disease in my life and it is actually really simple.

Before I do anything else after I cash my check, I bring the first part of the money – it’s the very first thing I do – the first fruits – into the House of the Lord. That’s it. It is an established principle, a command, something that is expected by God. But the rewards of doing it are amazing!

Because God, with a mighty hand delivered me… therefore, I gladly give the first fruits of all I get! Everything I have is already from Him, so it is a JOY to return the portion He has asked me for: the tithe – the tenth. And guess what? Since I have chosen to do this, my life – especially my financial life –  has radically changed and is continuing to change. And it is awesome. The Lord is good!