Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Leviticus 22-23.
And today I want to talk about something that I don't quite understand.
As a gentile living in the New Testament world, the concept of animal sacrifices confuses me.
As someone who grew up in a world where wildlife conservation is very important, the concept of using animals in this way frankly makes me more than a little uncomfortable.
But that was expected in the Old Testament.
I'm very grateful that Jesus came and offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice so that we don't have to do that anymore. So that we can have a closer relationship with God.
And in today's reading, there were specific laws about the amount of blemishes allowed on the animals: for the most part, the amount was zero.
And this I understand. Because God wants us to give Him nothing less than our best.
Our best offering. Our best effort. Our best attitude.
He wants the first fruits of our labors, not what is left over or damaged. Our best.
Sometimes that is really difficult to do, but this was a good reminder for me today to at least try. Because God deserves our best.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Leviticus 24-25.
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