Peace Offering

"Now if his offering is a sacrifice of peace offerings, if he is going to offer out of the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without defect before the Lord. He shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and slay it at the doorway of the tent of meeting, and Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood around on the altar." -Leviticus 3.1-2

In Leviticus 3 God is talking about the peace offering. This offering was not one made for atonement, but rather out of praise, fellowship, and thanksgiving. There was no sin involved, rather this was just something done to praise and thank God for all He had done and who He was.

Men, how often do we do this with God? How often do we set everything aside, all of our worries and frustrations, all of our deadlines and projects, and simply praise and fellowship with God? How much time do we spend simply marveling at who He is, what He has done, and what He is capable of? How much time do we actually spend in His presence simply content to be there?

I'm thinking back to times in college (sometimes I really miss those simple days) I would go up and sit in the top row of the balcony of the chapel. The only light would be that pouring in through the massive stained glass windows. I would just sit there in the presence of God, alone in the natural light, and we would just enjoy each other's company. Neither one of us would say a word, we just sat together and enjoyed the moment. I don't know the last time I've had that type of moment with God.

Life has gotten so busy, and I can remember saying in college "I can't wait to be done with school, then I'll have more time to pour into God", boy was I mistaken. How many of us have regular time like that? I know how hard it is. Kids up and moving early, demanding your attention. Taking care of them and then getting ready and off to work on time. At work all day focused on the job, driving home exhausted, and then trying to be a dad and husband until everyone else goes to bed, then trying to use the remaining hours of the night to be productive before falling into bed exhausted, only to wake about five hours later and do it all over again. When is there time to simply sit in the presence of God and enjoy His silent presence?

Let us find time to make the peace offering to God. This is offered by someone whose sins have been forgiven. This is offered by someone who is in a relationship with God. This is offered by someone who simply desires to praise and fellowship with God. Let us all make time to give the peace offering.

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

To God alone be the Glory!

Strength and Honor