Promise To Come

PROMISE TO COME Genesis 4:1–7 --- 1. JESUS WAS THE FIRST OF MANY Jesus is the First Fruit. God gave His Son so that He could harvest many sons and daughters. The Father’s heart has always been for a big family. He gave His first so that He could gain many. In John 3:16, God demonstrated His love by giving His best. First fruit means “a promise to come.” It is the first portion that guarantees a greater harvest ahead. Jesus is the firstborn among many. When we give our first and our best, we reflect the heart of the Father. How can we give a stingy offering to a generous God? Those who experience grace give generously. --- 2. FIRST FRUIT IS BUILT INTO NATURE First fruit comes before the harvest. It requires faith. In Genesis 4:1–7, Cain and Abel both brought offerings. But Scripture says, “in the process of time.” When you give and how you give matters. Abel gave the firstborn of his flock—the best portion. Cain gave an offering, but not necessarily the first and the best. First fruit is before you see the full harvest. Tithing is after you gather the harvest—when you are already blessed. When you give your first fruit, you invite God into your future. God stands by His promise and fulfils what He has spoken. --- 3. WHEN WE HONOR HIM, GOD GIVES US COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE “Honour the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits…” (Proverbs 3:9–10) When we honor Him with our first and our best, He responds with provision. In Jeremiah 2:3, the first fruits were holy to the Lord. What is holy belongs to God. When we return the holy portion, God blesses and consecrates the rest. He stands beside what is given to Him. He protects it. Like Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:11 and 2:21, when she gave her first son to the Lord, God multiplied her blessing. First fruit is not only about finances—it includes our plans, our time, and our future. When we honor Him with our first and our best, He secures what concerns us. First fruit is a promise to come.