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*What is tithe?*

*Text*

‘And all the tithe (tenth part) of the land, whether the seed of the land or the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s; it is holy to the Lord.

If a man wishes to redeem any part of his tithe, he shall add one-fifth to it.

*Leviticus 27:30‭-‬31 AMP*

Tithe is the first of every ten or the first 10% of all our income and it belongs to God.

*Text*

And not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the first fruits — we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

*Romans 8:23 HCSB*

It is the best or the first fruit we need to bring back to Him just as he gave his first and only son - our Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation.

It means, it must be given first to the Lord. It must be put first in your budget and not last.

*Text*

These are the ones not defiled with women, for they have kept their virginity. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes.

They were redeemed from the human race as the first fruits for God and the Lamb.

*Revelation 14:4 HCSB*

Tithe is Holy, pure before the Lord and our practice must show that. If we give in the end (which usually is impossible), it's like we have spoiled it with other budget lines.

Once you have all your income - separate your tithe (even if you are not ready to give to God through your Priest by then).

Remember! Tithe must be given to a Priest chosen by God or as the Priest instruct and not just anyhow.

*Text*

Furthermore, here [in the Levitical priesthood] tithes are received by men who are subject to death; but in that case [concerning Melchizedek], they are received by one of whom it is testified that he lives on [perpetually].

*Hebrews 7:8 AMP*

Your tithe is Holy, giving tithe is a fellowship, it's your contact point with the Lord - only if you understand that you are not giving to a man but God.

God chose it that way so don't envy the receiver of your tithe if you want to get blessed.

Each time you are bringing tithe to God, remove the physical - it's you and Him.

. . . . . If a man wishes to redeem any part of his tithe, he shall add one-fifth to it.

*Leviticus 27:31 AMP*

The second part of our main text actually mean everybody tithes but to many it's unknowingly and unwillingly and because of that are not really blessed.

Running away from tithing, is like tithing with an interest by force and without a blessing - You actually give your tithe plus 20% (one fifth) of it.

*what does this mean*?

If you are supposed to be giving MK 20,000 as your tithe monthly and you choose not to give. The Lord actually deducts MK 20,000 (10%) plus 4000 (20% of the tithe) - in total giving 24,000 forcefully without any blessing.

But if according to the word, you do tithe and then die to other circumstances, you skipped knowingly (redeeming it) and you choose to give back - you bring 24, 000 and you are blessed.

If you don't tithe, just know you tithe with interest unknowingly and you get no blessing.

And you wonder, how?

The Lord takes back by removing protection on your money's as well as programmed blessings on your name - you make loses, thieves steal, no promotion, no contracts, no customers, no allowances, no workshops.

The loses you make in this category are far more than your tithe.

Be wise and consider tithing your most important tool for rising in finances.

Tithing is not really removing from what you had, it's spiritual and must be done in faith.

This is why God says, try me in this and see if I am not going to open heavens for you.

*I pray for you, may the good Lord grant you the grace to start giving what belongs to Him, in Jesus mighty name!*

*Keys to recognize your breakthrough is near*

*Text*

As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.

I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?

*Psalms 42:1‭-‬2 NLT*

_ I thirst for thee_

Do you ever feel the urge to be with the Lord?, The hunger to pray, to be in the word, to be in a place of worship - to just be surrounded by the worshipping atmosphere?

Hunger always call for something - before you eat, there must be hunger.

Before you are filled or blessed, there must be a longing desire to be filled or to be with the one who blesses.

*Text*

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

*Matthew 5:6 NKJV*

There is no filling without the calling to be filled.

If you want to take advantage of the kingdom system for your success, then you need to better discern the times.

I am sharing with you, two things you need to note before the Lord blesses you.

You need to know when the Lord is about to descend to bless you.

How do you know you are about to be blessed?, Knowing that someone wants to give you something is enough preparation for receiving.

How do you know you are about to receive?, Firstly -

1. *There is hunger within you to be with the Lord*. . .

Suddenly, your desire to be with the Lord just hits another level, you just want to be in prayer, a place of fellowship, you just need to be reading the Bible, listening to the word.

When you feel like praying more. . . .

It's a sign

When you feel like fasting. . .

It's a sign that something is coming

Your duty it's to be sensitive and never abort such a craving of the Spirit.

Many times we abort our blessings by entertaining friends and other worldly things instead of nurturing the hunger God has given us.

*David said, my Soul longs for you. . . .it's a sign. . .*

What sign has the Lord given you that your life is about to change?, Have you understood it or are you walking in it?

Another thing to note when the Lord is about to lift you is

2. *Loneliness, loss of company or separation*

When God wants to bless you, He will first give you a burden or situation which will separate you from others so You can be with him.

It does not matter the kind of separation - some people can leave your life so you can be blessed

Abraham was blessed even more when Lot separated from him

Mary of Magaderene and two disciples went to the tomb of Jesus, but at the point when Mary remained alone, Jesus showed up.

*Text*

So Jehu left the others and went into the house. Then the young prophet poured the oil over Jehu’s head and said, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I anoint you king over the Lord’s people, Israel.

*2 Kings 9:6 NLT

Jehu was anointed King of Israel when he went into the house leaving friends outside.

Jacob sent forth the sons and the two wives ahead, and he remained alone for his name to be changed . . .

*Text*

This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break.

*Genesis 32:24 NLT*

And Jacob spoke, I will not leave you till you have blessed me - and Jacob was blessed, his name was changed from Jacob to Israel.

Separate yourself, rock yourself in the room and pray, separate self and concentrate on the word of God to be illuminated with the light from above.

*May the Lord grant you the grace to always hunger for him in Jesus name!*

The grace to separate self, be upon you in Jesus name!

Just like Jacob to Israel, your name is changing:

Your tears will become laughter in Jesus name,

Problems are being turned into a blessing, in Jesus name!

You are strong and not weak in Jesus name!

Those who despised you will honor, respect and lift you highly in Jesus name!

Your name is favour, favour shall follow you all days of your life in Jesus name!

*It is well, you are blessed today and forevermore in Jesus name!*