Our Daily Bread”     http://odb.org/

The Daily Devotions of Greg Laurie    http://www.harvest.org/devotional

Written by Bill Rudge for “Bill Rudge Ministries” @  https://billrudgeministries.wordpress.com/

Original post @ https://billrudgeministries.wordpress.com/2022/05/18/god-wants-firstfruits-not-lastfruits/

God Wants Firstfruits, Not ‘Lastfruits’

Bill Rudge

It was on the third day of my January fast, as I was strategizing when to begin my intense Scripture study and prayer time, that the Lord spoke to my heart. I was also contemplating how to focus even more time on Bible study and prayer each day in the midst of a hectic ministry schedule and with many projects we have been attempting to finish for several years.

Suddenly, and unexpectedly, the Lord spoke to my heart: “I do not want the last fruits; I want the first fruits.” It was crystal clear. He was not asking for what was left over after all my deadlines, meetings, and helping everyone in need was accomplished. He wants the first fruits. He desires the “choice portion” of my time each day.

Life has a way of overwhelming us. But it is good to be reminded to quiet our hearts and seek Him each day. As we make Him the priority of our lives, He will teach us what is really most important and reveal to us new and wondrous things by His Word and Spirit.

***************************************************************************

P.S. (from bruce)  When there is no other place to turn…turn to God !!  If you’re not a “born again” Christian, is the Holy Spirit urging you to open this link ??  Here is the truth about how God’s grace is received to become a Christian in God’s eyes; through understanding and obeying the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ…   https://godsmanforever.com

To my brothers and sisters in Christ, please feel free to share this message of the cross with those in need…

You say you are a “born again” believer…  BUT is your soul “ON FIRE” for the Lord ??  If not, open this link – https://godsmanforever.com/2020/08/01/are-you-a-christian-in-gods-eyes-and-on-fire-for-the-lord-or-not/

Picture credit: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS832US832&sxsrf=ALiCzsZix–JR4TXggK87uajWiivykiZdg:1653914333685&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=image+proverbs+3:9&fir=ynIphMLaRRFlPM%252CjC5WaE5a7m57cM%252C_%253BikjM_4k9VyKZqM%252Ct05fM5SYL5ZScM%252C_%253Bk4JnQfwWCIEBVM%252CebbsiPDjdQcR2M%252C_%253BGpVOCwGI5VCxRM%252ClEbEkkDPWbtIoM%252C_%253BB20_LqO4ctroIM%252CbVn4ygE9S7TeGM%252C_%253BmOApPepABVdfyM%252CohHjW96oHyqByM%252C_%253BeYZisnBAvVrXLM%252CaI3ED1tXoEdWkM%252C_%253BZs0BGYZAnMV8UM%252CgXcQXNFeSEAJNM%252C_%253BUJLSy5R-wULWZM%252C8zHIipgT6NFKeM%252C_%253BNfP3pz-25PoYGM%252CbVn4ygE9S7TeGM%252C_%253B8va22fnDHGKgjM%252C_q9ukVwXu_d23M%252C_%253Bxx0DvTDG9AsBbM%252CcaggNg5kJMR6PM%252C_%253BPnfvC_GgE5YySM%252CohHjW96oHyqByM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kRSsy8gIHoaIjM3s9tbrruNZh6xqw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjom-SCn4f4AhWmQzABHW0wDsEQ7Al6BAgDEDs&biw=1319&bih=877&dpr=1#imgrc=GpVOCwGI5VCxRM