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Be Blessed by Embracing God’s Values and Relating with Him through the Lord’s Feast of First-FruitsSummary
In identifying with His resurrection, the child of God is, therefore, elevated to a new spiritual state; “from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” (Romans 8:21 NKJV) Grateful for this new sense of liberty, we will have opportunities to express loyalty—or faithfulness—to God. Such expressions of loyalty demonstrate the qualities of a consecrated life to God. In addition to valuing God’s grace in the harvest, First-fruits gave the individual the opportunity to examine the first fruits of the crop to test the quality of the harvest. If the first fruits were good—and therefore blessed—the rest would likewise be blessed. Here too, the LORD has become an example of the type of character we should value and embrace. The Holy Spirit, however, is the real enabler. He is the Comforter who, if allowed, will transform your mind and heart, bringing it to conformity with the LORD’s character and nature.
Life Application Questions In what ways do you submit to the LORD’s headship, allowing Him to have authority in your life? How do you dedicate the first fruits of your labors to God? What are some simple ways by which you can demonstrate loyalty to God?
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