Leviticus 5-7, Psalm 31
Leviticus 7:22-23 (NLT)
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. You must never eat fat, whether from cattle, sheep, or goats.’”
In Leviticus 7:22–23, the Lord tells Moses that the people are prohibited from eating the fat of certain animals. The fat was considered the best part of the animal and was reserved as an offering to the Lord on the altar. One biblical commentary I read noted that this command highlights the principle of giving the best to Father-God and maintaining holiness even in daily practices. Another commentary explained that restricting the consumption of fat reminded the Israelites of their dependence on the Lord and their responsibility to honor Him with their resources.
These verses remind me that we are called to offer our best to the Lord in every area of life. When I serve in my church, I approach my responsibilities with the same care and diligence I would give to paid work. In my writing, the Holy Spirit inspired me to write my story as if I were writing a book for Father-God Himself. When I understood that, I knew I needed to give my very best effort—to write something worthy of Him.
I am also drawn to the idea that this command points to maintaining holiness in everyday life. I am reminded of the song “When Wind Meets Fire” by Elevation Worship, which begins with the line, “Let my life be an altar.” If my life is an altar to the Lord, then I need to live with intentional holiness, knowing that everything I do is seen by Father-God. These verses challenge me to honor the Lord not only through what I offer, but through how I live.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is worthy of the very best we have to offer—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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