Oasis Church

From First To Freedom - Lord Of The Harvest

Understanding God as Lord of the harvest transforms how we view provision and blessing. This biblical principle, rooted in the ancient practice of first fruits, reveals four ways God works in our lives: He supplies our needs, shares in what we receive, blesses and multiplies our resources, and makes us a blessing to others. When we recognize God as our source rather than trying to be our own source, we position ourselves for supernatural multiplication. The key is honoring God with our first fruits, acknowledging that everything comes from Him and flows through us to bless others.

From First To Freedom - Find The Fruit

Life is lived in seasons, each bringing unique challenges and opportunities. The biblical principle of first fruits teaches us to honor God with the best of our current circumstances, not leftovers from what we want to keep. Many struggle to find joy because they focus on past seasons or future hopes instead of present realities. To find fruit in any season, you must intentionally look for good, find something to appreciate, leverage that positivity to multiply throughout your life, and release control to God. Gratitude positions your heart toward recognizing value in current circumstances rather than waiting for perfect conditions.

From First To Freedom - Tie It Off

Ancient Israeli farmers would tie cords around their first fruits while still growing, marking them as belonging to God before knowing their full harvest. This practice reveals a powerful principle: unmarked fruit gets lost in a busy life. We lose what matters most not because it isn't there, but because we fail to honor, secure, and care for it. To protect what's important, we must mark it intentionally, set it apart from ordinary things, protect it with boundaries, and consistently return to nurture it. Whatever you do with the first determines everything else in your life.

Martha Martha

Life's overwhelming demands can gradually pull us away from what matters most. Martha welcomed Jesus into her home with good intentions, but her preparation became distraction. While she busied herself with many things, her sister Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen. Jesus gently corrected Martha, explaining that Mary had chosen the one thing necessary. We often drift spiritually not through sudden rebellion, but through gradual over-occupation with good activities. The key is maintaining connection with Christ first, because apart from Him we can do nothing. When we seek God's kingdom first and remain intentionally present with Him, everything else finds its proper place.

Unclaimed Inheritance

Many Christians live like spiritual orphans, unaware of their incredible inheritance through Christ. Just as Kathy Boone died homeless while having $900,000 waiting for her, believers often struggle in areas where God has already provided victory. Our spiritual inheritance isn't something we earn but something we already possess through Jesus' finished work on the cross. This inheritance includes salvation, healing, peace, and authority as children of God. The key is renewing our minds to understand our true identity in Christ and living as sons and daughters rather than slaves.