The fellowship offering, also known as the peace offering, was meant to be shared with others. It gave the Israelites the opportunity to enjoy God’s peace and fellowship with others. Satan divides us, but God enables us to be united in fellowship.

The fellowship offering could be a male or female from the herd or flock, but it had to be without blemish. For this offering, worshipers placed their hand on and killed the animal, identifying with the offering. The priest poured the blood on the altar. To enjoy peace with others, our sinful selves must die and covered with the blood of Christ. Otherwise, there can be no real unity or peace. Have you died to your sinful nature to be united with others?

The priests would offered the fat by completely burning it. The fat was the most delicious and expensive part of the offering. This signified that we should give our best to the Lord. God gave a command not to eat the blood or the fat, which are not healthy or safe for us to consume anyway. Symbolically, this ritual represents giving our life (the blood) and our best (the fat) to the Lord. When we do so, we can enjoy peace with God and others.
Application: Father, you are the giver of peace through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Help me to give you my life and all that I have so I can enjoy real peace through you.
One Word: Have fellowship and peace through Jesus’ blood shed on the cross