Stewardship Thought for the Week "First Fruits"

First, we recognize the blessing of producing earnings from our labor is a gift of God; we could not do it without God's grace.  Second, we trust that God will contiue to provide us whatever we need, so we do not need to hoard this first part.  Third, we recognize God as first in our lives, even ahead of our hunger, our need for security, and our creature comforts.