The Mystery of the Firstfruits explains why Yahweh is not calling many in his salvation plan at this time
Why Yahweh Isn’t Calling Everyone Right Now
Have you ever looked at the world and wondered why, despite centuries of preaching, so few people truly seem to “get” the Gospel? If Almighty Yahweh in heaven is trying to save the whole world right now, it can feel like He’s losing the battle.
But here is a truth that might surprise you: Yahweh isn’t trying to save everyone today.
Now, before you think your Elder Dan here has lost his way, let me clarify. Yahweh desires that all people eventually come to the knowledge of the truth. However, the Bible reveals a specific timeline and a specific order. Right now, Yahweh is only calling a “little flock”—the firstborns, the firstfruits—those who will participate in the First Resurrection.
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The Pattern of the Firstborn
In the Bible, the “firstborn” always held a special status. They weren’t just the first ones out of the womb; they were the ones dedicated to Yahweh’s service and destined for leadership.
Yahshua the Messiah is the ultimate example of this. The Apostle Paul describes Him as:
“…the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” (Colossians 1:18)
Yahshua was the first to be resurrected to eternal life. But the pattern doesn’t stop with Him. Yahweh Almighty is currently selecting a group of people to follow in those exact footsteps.
Are You Part of the “Firstfruits”?
The New Testament often uses agricultural language to describe Yahweh’s plan. Before a full harvest, there is always the firstfruits—the small, initial portion of the crop that is ripened and dedicated to Yahweh first.
James writes:
“Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.” (James 1:18)
If you feel a deep, irresistible pull toward the Word of Yahweh while the rest of the world seems indifferent, it isn’t because you’re better or smarter. It’s because you are being “called out” (the literal meaning of Ekklesia or Church) ahead of the rest. You are being prepared for a specific job.
The Two Resurrections
Most people assume there is just one general judgment where everyone stands in line at once. But the Book of Revelation clears up this misconception. It speaks specifically of a First Resurrection.
“Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of Yahweh and of Yahshua, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.” (Revelation 20:6)
If there is a first resurrection, logic dictates there must be a second. Verse 5 confirms this: “But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished.”
This is the “aha!” moment. The people Yahweh is calling today are not just being “saved” to sit on a cloud. They are being trained to be kings and priests who will help Yahshua rule and teach the rest of humanity when they are raised in the second resurrection during the Millennium.
Why This Matters Today
Understanding this takes the pressure off. You don’t have to despair that your “unsaved” loved ones are lost forever if they die without knowing Yahshua today. Their time simply hasn’t come yet.
Yahweh is being methodical. He is calling the “Church of the Firstborn” (Hebrews 12:23) now to prepare for the great harvest later.
Key Takeaways for Your Walk:
- Your calling is a vocation: You aren’t just a spectator; you are an intern for the Kingdom of Yahweh.
- The world isn’t lost: Yahweh isn’t failing. He is following a precise harvest calendar.
- The First Resurrection is the goal: This is the “better resurrection” (Hebrews 11:35) that Paul strove to attain.
If Yahweh, who is our Almighty Father, Elohim in heaven, and Creator of the universe is opening your mind to these truths now, realize the weight of that gift. You are being invited to be part of the “firstfruits,” standing alongside Yahshua, the Firstborn, to bring peace to a world that desperately needs it.
Does this change how you view your purpose in the Church? You may leave your remarks below.
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Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!