Day 22
Observation
Each of the preceding nine plagues has represented an attack on an object of worship in Egypt such as the Nile, sun, frogs, files, etc. But now God attacks Pharaoh himself by warning that the firstborn of each Egyptian household including Pharaoh’s will die unless the Hebrews are released. To escape the terrible judgment, each Israelite household observed the Passover by substituting the death of a lamb for the death of their firstborn. After a night of horror and death, Pharaoh commands the Hebrews to leave, the long-awaited Exodus begins. Passover becomes an annual memorial of the redemption of God’s people from their Egyptian bondage.
Application
One would think that those delivered from captivity would never forget the events leading up to and including the moment that they were set free. But God knew that his people would quickly forget the great moments in their history such as the Passover and Exodus unless their memories were refreshed. So, he commanded the nation to circle that important date on their calendars and observe it yearly in order to keep the memory of God’s great deliverance fresh and vital to them.
Perhaps, we should use a calendar to circle days God dealt deliverance in our life to celebrate annually by picking a day to reflect, remember and rejoice in honor of what God has done and is doing in our life everyday.
Perhaps, we should use a calendar to circle days God dealt deliverance in our life to celebrate annually by picking a day to reflect, remember and rejoice in honor of what God has done and is doing in our life everyday.
Prayer
Lord, teach us how to remember all the blessings you have given us over the years and all the times you have delivered us. Do not let us forget these events so easily. Remind us so that we live and operate with love and appreciation...all for your glory! In Jesus name, amen!
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