As for Me and My House – Day 8
Week 2
CONSECRATION
As for me and my house, we will be set apart.
DAY 8: FIRSTFRUITS BELONG TO HIM
James 1:17-18
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
If we are the “firstfruits of all He created,” then that means we are to give ourselves to Him—becoming fully devoted to God. We consecrate ourselves through self-surrender. This means we are no longer the center. He is the center of our lives. We yield everything to Him: our will, our time, our abilities, our possessions.
This is only possible if we are fully convinced that Jesus gave Himself for us. Our love for Him is a response to His great love for us. If He gave all for us, how can we not give all to Him?
QUESTIONS Do you give the firstfruits of your will, your time, your energy, and your wealth to the Lord? Give to Him first because He gave everything to you. Will you remember to give to Him first?
PRAYER I want to give you the firstfruits of all I am and have, Lord. Show me what I need to do to be devoted to You. Teach me how to give and not merely take, to not have a scarcity mentality but a heart of generosity.
ACTION Give the first of your time, your energy, your paycheck today plus anything else the Lord points out to you give as an offering to Him.