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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:
Need a midweek reset? Join us every Wednesday at VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District in the Prayer Room for an incredible hour of prayer starting at 12PM. Make it part of your weekly rhythm!
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Join us for Vision Sunday! Pastor Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson will be sharing vision and marching orders for the year ahead. Be sure to invite your friends & family and get in the room!
For more information on Vision Sunday, click here
Team Night is happening on Wednesday, November 12th across all four VOUS locations starting at 7:00 PM!
Whether you’ve been serving for years or are just getting started, your presence matters. Team Night isn’t just for a specific team or department, it’s for our locations to come together as one cohesive team and move forward as one.
Sign up for your location below:
SoMi | City | Miami Gardens | Design District
Are you interested in leading a crew? Click here to fill out an application to become a crew leader in SZN 1 2026!
You don't want to miss the chance to hang with us at VOUS High Nite on Wednesday, November 5th @ 7PM, a night for the middle and high school community of VOUS Church.
We'll be hosting a Parent Hangout during VHN – an opportunity to get to know other parents in our community. Dinner provided.
To RSVP for VOUS High Nite, click here
To RSVP for the Parent Hang, click here
Where:
VOUS SoMi @ One City Church | 6750 Sunset Drive
VOUS Miami Gardens | 17801 NW Second Ave
Make Thanksgiving special for a family in need by serving at our annual Thanksgiving Bash, a morning of distributing hundreds of meals to families in our community and watching teams compete for the VOUS Bowl Title in our spirited 7-on-7 flag football tournament.
To donate a meal kit online, click here
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! We’ll see you at the starting line!
Sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 27th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
