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Exodus 23:19 NKJV
“The first of the firstfruits of your land you shall bring into the house of the Lord your God.”
Additional Scripture References: Exodus 13:1-2 NIV, 13:13 NIV, Leviticus 27:30 NIV, Matthew 23:23-24 , Malachi 3:10-12 NIV
For most, Monday is often viewed as the start of a week. However, our calendars indicate that the first day of any week is always Sunday– the Lord’s Day. Honoring God means putting Him in his rightful place, as first in all things. Many of us set aside Sunday as a day to honor God, and start our week right, and just like with our time, the principle of honoring God first also applies to our money. The Biblical principle of tithing, is an ageless truth which commands God’s people to bring the tithe (10%) of our income into the Lord’s storehouse. The tithe is God’s design, which helps us set our priorities where they should be-honoring God, and His people.
Tithing is not me giving God 10% of my money, it’s him letting me keep 90% of his money.
Tithing is a biblical principle, set by God before the foundation of the law. The tithe of our firstfruits was present before the law, during, and after. In godly principle, there is something special about the first! God calls us to give him a tenth of our firstfruits, not because we owe him something, but because he first gave us everything.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house”- Malachi 3:10
Tithing is a form of obedience in which God entrusts us with His money, and we honor Him by giving back a portion. Ultimately, the tithe goes beyond our physical resources; God doesn't need your money, he is after your heart. When we choose to tithe our firstfruits, it checks our heart and brings God’s blessing. The mission of tithing is to build God’s storehouse and serve His people. In our finances, our money needs a mission, and the mission needs money.
“The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives.” Deuteronomy 14:23 TLB
As humans, it is in our nature to want to be first, and strive to be our best. When we shift our focus on God, rather than ourselves, we not only reflect the heart of Jesus, but God’s hand of blessing falls upon us as we give HIM our first, and our best. God so loved the world that he gave. He does not withhold a good thing from those that love him, and when we reciprocate that love we put God in his rightful place and see him for all that he is. Provider, Father, Protector, and Lord of all.
This week take some time to evaluate your finances. Amidst financial pressures, prove your faith by trusting God. Create a budget and a plan that seeks to honor God first. For helpful handles, check out our resource site below:
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VOUS High Nite is a night for Junior High and High School Students to meet friends, worship and encounter God. It will be taking place Wednesday, April 2nd at both VOUS SoMi and VOUS Miami Gardens at 7PM.
To RSVP, click here.
There will also be a VOUS High Nite Parent Hangout. This will be an opportunity to learn more about VOUS High, have some dinner and get to know other parents in our community.
To RSVP for the Parent’s Hang, click here.
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi
When: Saturday, April 2nd
Address:
VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Doors Open at 7PM.
Are you looking for a place to grow in leadership, community, and culture? Join us at VOUS College Preview Day on April 3rd to learn more about program offerings, connect with students, and ignite your journey to help fulfill the Great Commission!
RSVP now at vouscollege.com/preview
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, April 3rd
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
