Seeking Peace
Read This Week: Leviticus 3
From the fellowship offering you are to bring a food offering to the Lord: its fat, the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, the internal organs and all the fat that is connected to them, both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the long lobe of the liver, which you will remove with the kidneys. The priest shall burn them on the altar as a food offering presented to the Lord. – Leviticus 3:9-11 NIV
At this point in our study of Greater Responsibility, we arrive at Leviticus 3, which introduces the peace offering, a voluntary act of worship in ancient Israelite practice that holds profound spiritual and communal significance. It also has meaning and is an example for us in modern times. There is probably no one among us who would disagree with the premise that we all need more direction and exhortation on seeking and achieving peace in our hearts with Father God and pursuing that same peace with others in our lives.
Peace is often elusive in our times, and unlike sin or burnt offerings, which focus on atonement or total dedication to the Lord, the peace offering emphasizes fellowship, gratitude, and shared celebration vertically with Christ and horizontally with the family of God.
This chapter outlines the specific procedures for presenting an unblemished animal, whether from the herd or flock, highlighting the importance of intentionality in worship. The offerer lays hands on the animal, symbolizing personal identification with the sacrifice, and specific portions, like the fat and kidneys, are burned as an offering to God. At the same time, the rest is shared among the priests and the offerer’s community. This community meal highlights the peace offering’s role as a bridge between God and human beings, which fosters unity and thanksgiving.
When we feel connected to God and the people in our lives, it elicits a sense of gratitude and thankfulness that expresses itself in deeply spiritual and healthy ways. Furthermore, the repeated emphasis on offering without blemish reflects a call to bring one’s best to God. This principle resonates beyond the sacrificial system and speaks to the heart and motivation of a faithful person.
This section may seem routine for modern believers, with its detailed rituals rooted in a specific cultural and religious context. Yet, its core themes of gratitude, intentional worship, and community keep the content of this chapter profoundly relevant. The peace offering invites reflection on how we express thankfulness in our lives. It challenges us to be intentional in setting aside time to seek God and acknowledge our blessings, whether through prayer, acts of service, or shared moments with others.
The community aspect of the offering also encourages us to consider how our faith builds and fosters connection. In our world, which is often marked by division, the peace offering’s model of shared celebration and worship points to the power of collective gratitude to heal and unite. Furthermore, the requirement of an unblemished offering prompts us to examine the quality of our own sacrifices. The time, resources, or energy we dedicate to our spiritual lives are vital to the depth and health of our walks with God. Are we offering our best with the right heart attitude, or merely what’s convenient?
Practically, Leviticus 3 can inspire simple yet meaningful practices in our lives. It can push us to a greater responsibility of expressing gratitude and promoting that in our gatherings, where the people of God, friends, or family spend time together and reflect on their blessings, mirroring the peace offering’s Spirit-led communal life. Alternatively, we can dedicate a specific time each week to journal or pray about what we’re thankful for, ensuring our gratitude is genuine and lasting rather than fleeting. As we seek peace and deepen our faith, we must evaluate our heart’s intent and how we allocate our resources.
Our time, money, gifts, and talents should be an outward result of our desire to offer the Lord our best to bring glory to Him. This approach by the Israelites is the modern template of what the peace offering gives us. By embracing its principles, we can cultivate gratitude, purpose, and community, transforming our everyday moments into a life seeking peace.
Leviticus Chapter 3 Verse 1
If a man’s offering is a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord.
~Fellowship With God~
God Is Saying To Me:
My child, I want you to have peace in your life that surpasses all of your understanding. We have been through a lot together on this journey so far and you are learning how to serve Me with your whole heart, just like the Israelites. It’s important to fellowship with Me and other like-minded people. It’s a way to express gratitude and honor to Me for all of your blessings and establishing the foundation of peace and reconciliation with Me and with others.
What This Means To Me:
1. Fellowship with God and others is a way to honor and acknowledge God to show Him that we want to be at peace with Him and enjoy being in His presence.
2. A perfect sacrifice must be given to God without blemish. Give God your best knowing that you voluntarily desire to serve Him wholeheartedly. Our participation in the Peace Offering to God should represent our best efforts and resources.
3. Blood represents life. The Peace Offering did not allow the consumption of fat or blood. Those things were burned on the fire altar to be pleasing unto God. Give yourself as a living sacrifice in service for the kingdom, knowing that Jesus is the ultimate Peace Offering for the forgiveness of our sins. Through Christ’s sacrifice, we can have fellowship with God and enjoy and cherish His presence. ❤️
This week in Leviticus chapter 3 I got a song
Worship
Let’s come together to worship our Lord let’s come together to worship our Lord our Lord is filling , our hearts with love filling our hearts with love that he has for us Our Lord is real our Lord is worthy our Lord has power in his name so let’s get closer to the Lord, listening obeying and doing his work, our Lord loves a cheerful giver, a cheerful giver giving with our hearts, so let’s walk with our Lord walk with our Lord, getting his peace his joy his Love ❤️ amen
God is real he wants us to be real sharing his words, sharing his kindness, love and being a blessing serving our Lord helping others
Come to the Table
Leviticus 3
In Leviticus 3, God introduces what’s called the peace offering — also known as the fellowship offering. At first glance, it may seem like just another Old Testament ritual, but when you look closer, you’ll see it’s actually something deeply relational… something that speaks right into our lives today.
This offering wasn’t about fixing sin — it was about sharing life with God.
It was a thank-you offering, an I Love You offering.
It was God’s way of saying, “Come sit with Me. eat with Me, You belong with Me.”
The people would bring part of their offering to be burned the best part, the fat and the rest would be shared: some for the priest, and some for the one who brought it. It was a sacred meal. A table moment. A picture of fellowship.
And here’s something beautiful:
God allowed both male and female to bring it. Rich or poor, known or unknown
everyone had a place at His table. That speaks loud!
It shows us God’s heart is open, and His invitation is for all.
So what does this mean for us today?
It means God is still saying:
“Come be with Me. Come live life with Me. I don’t just want a part of you
I want your whole heart, your highs and lows, your meals with Me! and your moments. I want you.”
Jesus is our perfect peace offering. He gave Himself fully not just to cover our sin, but to bring us into relationship with our Father. Because of Him, the table is set, the invitation is open, and there’s always a seat with your name on it.
He’s not after a ritual He’s after fellowship.
He doesn’t want lip service He wants your life.
And He doesn’t force you
He invites you. ❤️
Worship isn’t just a ceremony. It’s a way of life.
It’s bringing your heart not because you have to… but because you get to.
As we walk through Leviticus, we’re learning what it looks like to be God’s children not just saved by Him, but formed by Him. It’s about growing up in our faith, walking in reverence, and living set apart in love.
So the question today is simple:
Will you come to the table? Will you bring your heart?
Because God is already there arms open, seat ready, smile wide saying:
“Welcome, My child. Let’s share life together.”
Father God, thank You for inviting us not just to know You but to live with You.
Thank You for showing us that worship is more than a ceremony it’s a daily surrender.
Help us to bring our whole hearts to You.
Help us carry the joy and responsibility of being Your people with honor.
We say yes to Your invitation.
Thank You, Jesus, for making the way.
Amen.
What This Means to Me
What moves me most about this chapter is that the people of Israel were just beginning to learn how to live differently. They had been rescued from Egypt, but they didn’t yet know how to walk in freedom. They didn’t know how to worship Father God how to fellowship, or how to have peace in their daily lives. God was patiently teaching them. He wasn’t demanding perfection He was inviting relationship. He was shaping their hearts, not just their habits.
And today, I realize… He’s doing the same with me.
I’m so thankful that I get to be a part of what God is doing !
I’m thankful that He still invites me again and again to come deeper, to walk closer, and to sit with Him in fellowship. He’s not a distant God; He wants to be in every conversation, every meal, every moment. And I want to live that way
fully aware of His presence, always bringing Him into the room. Because that’s His heart. That’s worship. That’s the invitation and I say yes and I know God will help me
Thank you Father God, Jesus, and your Holy Spirit
What does perfect peace actually look like?
Have you ever asked that? I mean really asked that — not in a vague, world-peace-on-a-bumper-sticker kind of way, but in a personal, “why am I still unsettled even when life looks fine on the outside?” kind of way?
The world walks around worn out.
People go through life anxious, stressed, distracted, and afraid.
We try to mask it with busyness, distractions, even humor. But when it gets quiet — when we’re alone — the noise inside of us doesn’t always shut off, does it?
I remember feeling that myself — not sure what direction to go, not sure how to quiet the storm in my soul. I could smile. I could be surrounded by people. But deep down, I didn’t feel settled. I didn’t feel at peace.
And then I met the One who gives peace — not the temporary, circumstantial kind — but the kind of peace that passes all understanding. The kind that doesn’t just touch your surface, it fills your spirit.
God doesn’t just offer relief — He offers relationship.
And when He brings us into fellowship with Him, that’s when peace becomes possible.
1. True Peace Comes from God
He wants to bring you into relationship — not just to solve your problems, but to fill you with His presence.
Peace isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s the presence of God.
2. When You Come to God, It’s Personal
The person laid their hand on the animal’s head — not out of ritual, but relationship.
Worship wasn’t at a distance — it was up close.
God wants you to know Him personally — not through tradition, not through a routine — but as a real Father who walks with you daily.
3. God’s Looking for Your Heart — and Your Best
The best parts — the richest portions — were burned on the altar for God alone.
Not the leftovers.
The fat. The liver. The best.
Why? Because God is worthy of your best.
And because He offers His best to you.
He didn’t give you a partial Savior — He gave you His Son. And in Jesus, we have peace, not just now, but forever.
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