Deu 26:1 The LORD is giving you the land, and soon you will conquer it, settle down,
Deu 26:2 and plant crops. And when you begin harvesting each of your crops, the very first things you pick must be put in a basket. Take them to the place where the LORD your God chooses to be worshiped,
Deu 26:3 and tell the priest, "Long ago the LORD our God promised our ancestors that he would give us this land. And today, I thank him for keeping his promise and giving me a share of the land."
Deu 26:4 The priest will take the basket and set it in front of the LORD's altar.
Deu 26:5 Then, standing there in front of the place of worship, you must pray: My ancestor was homeless, an Aramean who went to live in Egypt. There were only a few in his family then, but they became great and powerful, a nation of many people.
Deu 26:6 The Egyptians were cruel and had no pity on us. They mistreated our people and forced us into slavery.
Deu 26:7 We called out for help to you, the LORD God of our ancestors. You heard our cries; you knew we were in trouble and abused.
Deu 26:8 Then you terrified the Egyptians with your mighty miracles and rescued us from Egypt.
Deu 26:9 You brought us here and gave us this land rich with milk and honey.
Deu 26:10 Now, LORD, I bring to you the best of the crops that you have given me. After you say these things, place the basket in front of the LORD's altar and bow down to worship him.
Mal 3:10 I am the LORD All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing.
Mal 3:11 I will also stop locusts from destroying your crops and keeping your vineyards from producing.
Mal 3:12 Everyone of every nation will talk about how I have blessed you and about your wonderful land. I, the LORD All-Powerful, have spoken!
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