R³ Devotional - Day 45

Leviticus 5
Guilt Offerings: Instructions for making offerings for various sins, including unintentional sins, false oaths, and sins committed in ignorance. The guilt offering involves a ram without defect and includes restitution. There are options given for other animals to be offered.

Leviticus 6
Further Instructions on Offerings: Detailed instructions for guilt offerings, burnt offerings, grain offerings, and sin offerings. Emphasis on the priests' duties and the proper handling of offerings. Specific instructions are given to maintain the altar fire and handle offerings with reverence.

Leviticus 7
Additional Regulations: Additional regulations concerning guilt and fellowship offerings. Rules regarding the consumption of the offerings, the portions allotted to priests, and the importance of maintaining ceremonial cleanliness.

Devotional on Leviticus 6

Real Life Principles

• Obedience and Reverence: The detailed instructions for offerings highlight the importance of obeying God's commands and showing reverence in our worship. To God a Holy lifestyle is worship.
  
  
• Responsibility and Accountability: The emphasis on guilt offerings and restitution teaches us to take responsibility for our actions and make amends when we wrong others. This will impact the pocketbook, and if a person is sinning constantly think about the amount of animals and time it will cost. 

• Consistent Devotion: The requirement to keep the altar fire burning continuously symbolizes the need for consistent devotion and faithfulness in our relationship with God. Keep the fire burning!! Fan the Flame!!
  
  

Relevant Life Applications

• Respect for God's Instructions: Just as the priests followed detailed instructions for offerings, we should respect and follow God's guidance in our daily lives. These are commands, not suggestions.
  
  
• Making Amends: When we hurt others, we should seek forgiveness and make restitution, taking responsibility for our actions. Recognize when you offend others, Acknowledge you were wrong, and repent. Don’t hide it under the rug…it will come out. Humble yourself, admit you are wrong and ask for forgiveness.

 

• Consistent Spiritual Practices: Maintaining consistent spiritual practices, such as prayer, Bible study, and worship, helps us stay devoted and faithful to God.
  
  

Ready Action Steps

• Daily Devotion: Set aside time each day for prayer and Bible study to deepen your relationship with God and seek His guidance.
  
  
• Seek Forgiveness: Identify any relationships that need healing and take steps to seek forgiveness and make amends.
   
• Consistent Worship: Make a commitment to regular worship and fellowship with other believers, ensuring that your spiritual fire remains burning.