Restorative Action
Read This Week: Leviticus 6
When people sin in any of these ways and realize their guilt, they must return what they have stolen or taken by extortion, or what was entrusted to them, or the lost property they found, or whatever it was they swore falsely about. They must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value to it, and give it all to the owner on the day they present their guilt offering. – Leviticus 6:4-5 NIV
This Week in the Life, Leviticus 6 primarily focuses on the laws governing various sacrifices (some we have already studied) like the burnt offerings, grain offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings, while also addressing restitution for wrongs committed. Its emphasis on ritual purity, atonement, and ethical conduct resonates with timeless truths about integrity, responsibility, and reverence for Father God. The Bible is eternally theological and practical for us. It helps us apply ancient principles from Scriptures like this passage that inform, empower, and inspire successful, spiritual living in our contemporary context.
The chapter starts with God’s instructions to Moses about the burnt offering, which was to remain on the altar all night, with the fire continuously burning (v. 8-13). This perpetual fire symbolizes God’s unwavering devotion and constant presence among His people. For the Israelites, maintaining the fire was a priestly duty, reflecting their role as mediators between God and the people, which we experience in our relationship with Christ. Likewise, this imagery invites us to consider what keeps our spiritual fire burning. In a world of distractions, maintaining a consistent connection to the Word and family of God, whether through prayer, reflection, worship, service, or just acts of kindness, requires intentionality. It requires a heart set on God, time for personal worship, prayer, mindfulness, and other spiritual disciplines to nurture our inner life, ensuring our focus on what matters most doesn’t fade out.
Verses 14-23 shift to the grain offering, detailing how priests prepare and present it, with a portion burned, as we’ve seen before, a pleasing aroma to God, and the rest consumed by the priests. This offering, made from fine flour and oil, represents gratitude and dependence on the Lord’s provision. The specifics of the instructions are also intentional. There was to be no leaven, no honey, but it was always to contain salt, which underscores the importance of approaching sacred things with precision and respect. This practice is challenging for us to cultivate gratitude in our daily routines. It is a practical step that could be like keeping a gratitude journal, noting three daily things that remind us of life’s blessings. In like, the grain offering anchors us in humility and appreciation, building a mindset that honors both the giver and the gift.
The sin offering (v. 24-30), required for unintentional sins, then addresses God’s desire for reconciliation over punishment. The ritual’s focus on cleansing reflects an understanding that mistakes, when acknowledged, don’t have to define us. We can see profound relevance today, as we often struggle with guilt or shame over our errors. Leviticus 6 encourages a proactive approach in life, to own the mistake, make amends, and seek restoration. Practically, this is like apologizing sincerely when we’ve wronged someone, seeking restoration, or reflecting on our actions to learn and grow. The sin offering reminds us that accountability and grace pave the way for healing and renewed relationships.
However, perhaps the most striking part of this section is verses 1-7, which deal with sins involving deceit, theft, or fraud. Here, God commands a guilt offering and restitution with an additional twenty percent to the wronged party. This requirement highlights a profound ethical principle: true repentance involves making things right with the Lord and others. In modern terms, this could mean repaying a debt with interest, offering a heartfelt apology, taking steps to repair harm caused by our actions, and being consistent with our behavior going forward. For example, if we’ve spread gossip or misinformation, we should openly correct it and ensure those affected are aware of the wrong. This principle exhorts us to move beyond apologizing to actively restoring trust and justice in our families, workplaces, and communities.
Though rooted in ancient worship, Leviticus 6 speaks to the heart of the believer’s greater responsibility – to God, others, and ourselves. It’s call to maintain spiritual commitments, express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and make restitution offers a blueprint for living with integrity. We can embody the chapter’s wisdom and power by reading and absorbing these biblical principles into our daily practices through consistent prayer and reflection, gratitude, and intentional, restorative actions. In a world that often feels fractured, we are compelled to consider that holiness and abundant living are frequently expressed in how we treat others, willful restorative action, and the honor of our connection to God through Christ.
This week in Leviticus chapter 6 I got a song
Change of heart
Let’s come together to worship our Lord let’s come together to worship our Lord singing praising Oh Lord we want a change of heart oh Lord, we want to change of heart we want a heart like yours making it ever true oh Lord you are the potter we are the clay you are the Potter. We are the clay we want you to restore us restore us. We want to make it right with you oh, Lord, you called us to serve you to serve you thank you Lord. We want a heart like yours to serve you to serve you walking in a spirit hand in hand all day long walking in your spirit, hand and hand all day long
Amen
Our Lord loves that we are all in being faithful, wanting a heart like his sharing with others, let’s be the burning light for Jesus and bring others to the Lord amen
Leviticus chapter 6 Verse 12
And the fire upon the altar shall be kept burning on it; It shall not be allowed to go out. The priest shall burn wood on it every morning and lay the burnt offering in order upon it and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings.
Leviticus chapter 6 Verse 13
The fire shall be burning continually upon the altar; it shall not go out.
~Be A Living Sacrifice On The Never Ending Alter Of Fire~
God Is Saying To Me:
Did you know that you are a priest as much as the priest spoken about in Leviticus chapter 6? You are part of my holy priesthood. You are called and set apart to help others to know Me and how to change their worldly ways to spiritual sacrifices and walk a holy life filled with love and forgiveness.
What This Means To Me:
1. God has called all of us to help others become better servants through Christ, leading a clean and holy life transformed through Christ and the Holy Spirit..
2. Always remain available to God putting the needs of others first and willing to help others at all times. Being a priest for God, one must set an example by being a living sacrifice for Him.
3. Being part of God’s holy priesthood requires constant communion with Him by reading the word and praying, allowing the Holy Spirit in all we do and say lead our lives and behavior. In doing so, we have cleansed ourselves by the blood of Jesus and are conquering our self-will. Even though we still live in a sinful world, keep God’s altar fire ablaze and available 24/7 and remain attentive to sacrifice, sin and be responsive because God’s flame in our lives should never go out! ❤️
Father God also gave me Insight on these scriptures:
Leviticus chapter 6 Verse 25
Say to Aaron and his sons; this is the law of the sin offering in the place where the burnt offering is killed shall the sin offering be killed before the Lord, it is most holy.
Leviticus chapter 6 Verse 26
The priest who offers it for sin shall eat it; in a sacred place shall it be eaten, in the court of the Tent of Meeting.
~ Restitution/Spiritual Fire/Holiness/
Acknowledgment of Sin~
God Is Saying To Me:
My child, I hope you are understanding the requirement for atonement for sin. To remain holy and righteous as one of my warriors and servant, it’s important to understand that if you fall short of my grace, confession and forgiveness as well as restoration and restitution are available to you because I take sin seriously and so should you.
What This Means To Me:
1. When we sin we must be accountable and make things right to God, people or persons we have offended.
2. We must remain holy, pursuing purity in our thoughts, actions and relationships, striving and maintaining our spiritual fervor through prayer, studying God’s word and fellowship with other Christians because we have been set apart for God’s purposes.
3. It’s important as sinners to acknowledge the sin and seek forgiveness through Christ, the ultimate sacrifice! ❤️❤️❤️
Jesus Is Calling – A Heart That Wants to Make Things Right
Based on Exodus 6 & Leviticus 6:1–7; 12–13
This week’s message is a personal invitation
Jesus is calling. And He’s not calling you to a task. He’s calling you to His heart. For you to desire a changed heart .
We see this truth all through Exodus and deepened in Leviticus 6, where God teaches us that He doesn’t just want things made right on the outside
He wants to restore what’s broken on the inside.
Sometimes we don’t even realize it.
Leviticus 6:1–7 highlights guilt not only against the Lord but also against others. It speaks of the moment a person realizes they’ve done wrong
whether they stole, lied, or deceived someone
and how God called them to make it right. But not just right. He instructed them to return what was taken plus a fifth more (Leviticus 6:5). Why? Because true repentance doesn’t settle!
it restores.
When you are prompted by the Holy Spirit to make something right, you won’t just apologize
you’ll want to bless that person. And in doing so, you’ll be blessed. That’s the hidden treasure. That’s the reward. Peace. Joy. A clean heart before God. For you ❤️
This is about more than objects. It’s about our hearts. Our words. Our trust. Our relationships. Our testimony.
Leviticus 6:12–13 then talks about the fire on the altar
it was to be kept burning constantly. That fire represents our hearts: our commitment to God, our continual worship, our thankfulness, our repentance. The fire never goes out because our walk with Him is ongoing. He is always inviting us to grow deeper, to return to Him, to stay lit by His love.
Jesus is not standing over us with condemnation. He’s calling us with compassion. Inviting us with a better way to live. God says:
“Come, make it right—not just outwardly, but in the deepest places of your heart. I will help you. I am with you. I don’t want to shame you
I want to restore you.”
That’s what greater responsibility is. It’s not a burden
it’s a blessing. It’s the privilege of partnering with God in living a life that reflects His mercy, truth, and healing love.
And maybe, as you read this, the Holy Spirit is gently prompting you. Maybe you’ve brushed something off or buried it deep. But today is the day to stop, come close, and surrender.
A Prayer for Today
Jesus, I hear You calling
not to shame me, but to heal me.
You’re not angry with me; You’re reaching for me.
You see what I’ve carried in silence.
You know where I’ve brushed things off.
But today, I stop. I come to You.
I give You my regrets, my pride, my guilt
once and for all.
Help me to be a daughter (or son) of peace.
Help me to think before I speak.
Help me to ask You before I act outside Your will.
Make things right in me.
Restore what I cannot restore on my own.
With You, all things are possible.
Teach me how to walk in the Spirit with You
Not just forgiven, but made whole. Thank you for all Your love! I love you ❤️
I say yes to You in all I do and say.
Let me live in the victory You already won.
Jesus ty for all your sacrifices for us
In Your mighty name, Jesus Amen
Have you ever noticed how generosity has a way of reshaping your heart, your relationships, and even your connection to God?
I’ve experienced this profoundly in my own life. Whenever I’ve faced moments that required me to make things right, or simply opportunities to express gratitude, I’ve discovered something powerful: the more abundantly I gave, the clearer my heart became, and the closer I felt to God’s presence. Giving and worshiping consistently, intentionally, from morning till evening, will keep the flame of your faith burning bright.
Today, I want to share with you that incredible reality: when we choose generosity, when our worship is constant, God shows us again and again that He has prepared something special for each of us. He doesn’t just ask us to give—He promises to faithfully provide and sustain us as His people.
1. When you give—especially to make something right—give generously, abundantly, and beyond what’s expected. True reconciliation comes from lavish generosity.
2. Make giving and worship your rhythm: from morning to evening, in every moment between, continually feed the fire of your devotion. Never let the flame of your worship go out.
3. God provides generously for His priests—and you are His priests, His chosen people. Trust that He has reserved a special portion just for you.
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This Week in the Life: Leviticus 6
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In Leviticus 6, this is what God gave me. As part of My holy priesthood, it is every believers duty to help others become transformed through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Through Christ your old flesh is burned at the cross. Your contact with the world requires constant purification. Do not become contaminated by sin. I care more about inner purity than outward appearances. Always be ready to help others find Christ. You can not help others to find Christ, if you don’t know My word. Others won’t take your advice about Christ, if your not following it. What kind of example are you to others with your life? Allow the Spirit to crush your selfish will. You eat the Holy Communion of Christ to remember His sacrifice. You also consume the holy sacrifice when you read My word. Meditate on My word. Tithe to help others. You can create a soothing aroma to Me through your prayers. As a priest for Me, you can not hold back any portion of your life, in service to Me. Be led by the Holy Spirit. Jesus paid the price for your sins, against Me. Your life needs to reflect gratitude for Christs sacrifice. Submit to My will. When the Spirit exposes your sins, you need to confess them so that you can be washed clean and forgiven.
What this said to me was It’s important for me to study God’s word daily. It’s important for me to tithe, in order to support God’s workers. I need to pray at least 2 times a day, if not more. I need to pray before any decisions I make and let God lead me. I need to be available for others, to confess their sins. I need to submit to God.