DAY TEN:  PASSOVER

Passover is a perfect illustration of God's familial mercy and grace.


Exodus 12:3  "Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, in the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house."


The obedience to this directive would bring protection for the entire household.  They were further instructed to invite others in to share the passover meal and to remain in the house and enjoy the protective covering of the blood applied to the doorposts.   What a picture of the head of the household making the choice to have faith in the promise of God to preserve the life of those who would abide under their roof.


Of course the passover lamb is symbolic of the supreme sacrificial lamb, Jesus Christ.  His blood, applied to door of our heart and mind brings salvation from spiritual death and destruction.  Just as the entire household where the lamb's blood was applied--was spared when the death angel passed by...we can insure our household will be saved.  


When we clearly and by example of our testimony show that the blood of Calvary is our salvation--when we obey God's Word and follow His commandments--our children and grandchildren will be saved. 

Of course, as I've stated before.  We cannot be saved for them.  But our "house"--our earthly tabernacle, will set the stage for our loved ones embrace the cross of Calvary!  Our obedience, our faith, as we love and serve the Lord will allow us to stand on the familial promises throughout Scripture.


Redemption came to Israel through keeping the Passover as instructed.  Applying the blood was the key.  Our redemption is only through the blood of Jesus.  Oh, the blood of the Lamb!  It is for me, it is for my household, it is for those I witness to and invite to join me.


Back in Egypt it was a horrible night when the death angel passed through.  Their was weeping and sorrow in every house where the blood had not been applied.  Yet the provision was for anyone who obeyed God's command.


We have an overwhelming responsibility--just as the children of Israel did that fateful night.  I can't imagine anyone ignoring the directive from Moses to take the spotless lamb and apply the blood.  Then the family gathered inside, safe--eating the passover meal.  Likewise, why would we neglect to pray for our families, claiming them.  


It was God's plan back in Egypt to save an entire household together.  God hasn't changed.  It is still His desire to see our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and neighbors saved.  It's serious business.  That's why I'm following God's familial theme throughout Scripture.  I don't want any of my loved ones missing when we gather around the table at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.


Jesus paid the price!  He is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.  He is sufficient for the redemption of our households.  Glory to God and the Lamb Forever!!!