Leviticus 3
Devotional:
and the priest will burn them on the altar. It is a special gift of food, a pleasing aroma to the Lord. All the fat belongs to the Lord. “You must never eat any fat or blood. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be observed from generation to generation, wherever you live.” (Leviticus 3:16-17)
In this discussion of offerings, we see that the fat of the animal belonged to the Lord. Why? At that time, the fat of an animal was considered the best part, so the Lord was asking for the best to be offered. The blood is exempt as well because that is the portion of the animal that atones for sins. Thus, the fat and blood belong to the Lord. Are you offering the Lord the choicest and best parts of your life? When it comes to your time, talents and treasures, are they first offered to the Lord, or are there other aspects of life that are receiving the best of you?
and the priest will burn them on the altar. It is a special gift of food, a pleasing aroma to the Lord. All the fat belongs to the Lord. “You must never eat any fat or blood. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be observed from generation to generation, wherever you live.” (Leviticus 3:16-17)
In this discussion of offerings, we see that the fat of the animal belonged to the Lord. Why? At that time, the fat of an animal was considered the best part, so the Lord was asking for the best to be offered. The blood is exempt as well because that is the portion of the animal that atones for sins. Thus, the fat and blood belong to the Lord. Are you offering the Lord the choicest and best parts of your life? When it comes to your time, talents and treasures, are they first offered to the Lord, or are there other aspects of life that are receiving the best of you?
Pray it:
Father, I confess that I often give you what is left over in my life rather than what is best. Help me to keep you first in my life, above all other things that compete for my affection and attention. Amen.
Father, I confess that I often give you what is left over in my life rather than what is best. Help me to keep you first in my life, above all other things that compete for my affection and attention. Amen.
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