I pray you are having an AMEN DAY!  

Today is Shavuot, Feast of Pentecost and even for some Feast of Weeks.

You may believe that Pentecost was a couple of weeks ago. That could be true if you don't follow the biblical calendar. The previous celebration was focused on Easter. I am not sure how the rabbit got into the story of Jesus resurrection and then the gift of the Holy Spirit. So, if we are going to celebrate the true biblical feasts on the calendar, God set up. Let's do it on the day God declared. And that starts today!

In my previous email, I shared some details about Shavuot. Now, let's delve deeper into its significance and explore additional ways Christians can celebrate it.

First, when is it? This year Shavuot begins at sundown on Tuesday June 11, 2024, and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The 10 Commandments are read on June 12, 2024. 

The Shavuot festival is known by several names in the Bible. It is referred to as the "Feast of Weeks" (Exodus 34:22; Deuteronomy 16:10), the "Feast of Harvest" (Exodus 23:16), and the "Day of the First Fruits" (Numbers 28:26). In the Bible, bringing the first fruits is often synonymous with bringing a tithe. It means giving back to God a portion of the first and best of what one has harvested or earned.

Hopefully, you're already committed to tithing as part of your relationship with God. But during Shavuot, it's a special time to focus even more on this practice. Tithing during Shavuot matters for a few reasons:

• Thankfulness: Shavuot celebrates the harvest, so tithing is a way to thank God for providing it. 
• Tradition: In biblical times, people brought their tithes to the Temple during Shavuot. It's a way to honor that tradition. 
• First Fruits: Shavuot is about offering the first and best of the harvest to God. Tithing is a part of this practice. 
• Supporting the Community: Tithing helps support religious leaders and the community, just like it did for the Levites in ancient times. 
• Recognizing God's Role: Tithing during Shavuot acknowledges God's provision and blessings in our lives. 

Tithing during Shavuot holds deep significance, expressing gratitude for blessings, uphold tradition, and contribute to the community's well-being. I hope you're excited to celebrate this joyous occasion! 

Reading the word of God, giving Him your tithes and offerings, cooking great food—these are just a few ways we've discussed to celebrate. 

Speaking of which, I am including the recipes again in case you missed them earlier. Let me know how you plan to celebrate or which recipes you're eager to try out!

You can learn more about celebrating Jesus in this free course!