Leviticus 3

His peace is priceless

‘When his offering is a sacrifice of a peace offering, if he offers it of the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord. ~ Leviticus 3:1

Have you ever longed for peace, not just in your circumstances, but deep within your heart? The kind of peace that doesn’t depend on whether things are going right, but comes from knowing that your life is right with God? In Leviticus 3, God instructed His people to bring a peace offering. It was not an offering for sin, but one that celebrated fellowship and communion with Him. It was a moment of worship, gratitude, and intimacy that symbolized wholeness between the giver and God.

From this passage, there are three important lessons to carry into your daily life about living in peace with God:

1. Peace with God starts with surrender.

The offering had to be “without blemish,” meaning it was whole and complete. God desires the same from you, not perfection, but a willing heart. Peace begins when you stop trying to fix everything yourself and surrender it all to Him.

Spend time in prayer each morning giving God the things that weigh on your heart. Start by saying, “God, I give this day and everything in it to You.” When worries come, quietly say, “I trust You.” This posture of surrender invites His peace to rule in your heart.

Personal example: I remember a time when everything in my life felt out of control. I was loaded down with work deadlines, family concerns, and constant demands on my time. I tried to manage it all on my own until I realized I was exhausted and anxious. Finally, one morning, I simply said, “God, I can’t do this anymore, but I know You can. From now on, I give up control and trust in You to strengthen me for everything you have called me to do.” That one prayer didn’t change my circumstances immediately, but it changed me. I felt peace rush in where worry had been. Each day after that, surrender became my strength instead of my struggle.

2. Peace grows in gratitude.

The peace offering was often accompanied by thanksgiving. Gratitude opens the door for peace to flow into your life because it shifts your focus from what is missing to what God has already done.

Write down three things each day that you are thankful for. Speak them out loud to God. Thank Him even for small things, like a moment of laughter or a quiet sunrise. Gratitude softens your heart and helps you see His hand in every season.

Personal example: At the beginning of this year, I started a “Gratitude journal.” Every morning, I write down at least three blessings in my life. At first, it was hard to think of anything, but as the days went on, I noticed peace beginning to grow inside me. Gratitude reminded me that God was still at work, even when I couldn’t see the full picture.

3. Peace is shared through fellowship.

In the peace offering, the worshiper, the priest, and God all shared portions of the sacrifice. It was a meal of fellowship. True peace with God leads to peace with others.

Take time to encourage someone today. Offer forgiveness where it is needed. Invite a friend or family member to share a meal and talk about what God has done in your life. The same peace you receive from Him can become a gift you give to others.

Personal example: I once held onto hurt from a close friendship that ended painfully. Every time I saw that person, I felt tension rise inside me. One day during prayer, I felt the Lord nudge me to reach out but not to fix the relationship, but to release forgiveness. When I did, it was like a weight lifted off my chest. I experienced peace in a way I hadn’t felt for years. That act of obedience didn’t just heal my heart, it restored joy in my relationship with God.

When I began to intentionally thank God each day and share my life with others instead of trying to carry everything alone, I saw His peace grow stronger in me. It was no longer dependent on what was happening around me, but on Who was living inside of me.

Today I want to encourage you to bring your heart before God as your peace offering. Give Him your attention, your gratitude, and your trust. Let His peace fill the spaces that worry has taken up and His presence bring calm to your soul. You were never meant to live without peace. You were created to live in continual fellowship with the Prince of Peace Himself.

Today’s scripture reading: Leviticus 3

1 ‘When his offering is a sacrifice of a peace offering, if he offers it of the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord. 

2 And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it at the door of the tabernacle of meeting; and Aaron’s sons, the priests, shall sprinkle the blood all around on the altar. 

3 Then he shall offer from the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the Lord. The fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, 

4 the two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the flanks, and the fatty lobe attached to the liver above the kidneys, he shall remove; 

5 and Aaron’s sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is on the wood that is on the fire, as an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord.

6 ‘If his offering as a sacrifice of a peace offering to the Lord is of the flock, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish. 

7 If he offers a lamb as his offering, then he shall offer it before the Lord. 

8 And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of meeting; and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle its blood all around on the altar.

9 ‘Then he shall offer from the sacrifice of the peace offering, as an offering made by fire to the Lord, its fat and the whole fat tail which he shall remove close to the backbone. And the fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, 

10 the two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the flanks, and the fatty lobe attached to the liver above the kidneys, he shall remove; 

11 and the priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire to the Lord.

12 ‘And if his offering is a goat, then he shall offer it before the Lord. 

13 He shall lay his hand on its head and kill it before the tabernacle of meeting; and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle its blood all around on the altar. 

14 Then he shall offer from it his offering, as an offering made by fire to the Lord. The fat that covers the entrails and all the fat that is on the entrails, 

15 the two kidneys and the fat that is on them by the flanks, and the fatty lobe attached to the liver above the kidneys, he shall remove; 

16 and the priest shall burn them on the altar as food, an offering made by fire for a sweet aroma; all the fat is the Lord’s.

17 ‘This shall be a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwellings: you shall eat neither fat nor blood.’ ”

Journal:

• What areas of my life am I holding onto instead of surrendering to God?
• How can I start showing gratitude to God in my daily routine?
• Who can I reach out to this week to share peace and encouragement with?
• What does true peace with God look like for me right now?