Exodus 12:12-113 – “I will pass through the land of Egypt in the same night, and I will attack all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of humans and of animals, and on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment. I am the Lord. ¹³ The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, so that when I see the blood I will pass over you, and this plague will not fall on you to destroy you when I attack the land of Egypt.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God today, certain aspects of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt captivated me.   In Exodus 12, the provision of life by the blood covering our house caused me to stop and think. God said, “When I see the blood, I will…”

I was reminded that nothing I could ever do would cleanse me or save me. Only the Blood!   Being a good or even moral and kind, benevolent person won’t save us.   It is Only the Blood of Jesus!   Once they left Egypt (Sinful Living), they had the cloud and fire with them perpetually. (Exodus 13-14).

The cloud was their guide in the light of day.  The fire was both a guide and protection in the darkness of the night.  (Exodus 13).   When the Egyptians closed in, the cloud shifted position.  It moved behind them. God is not only our guide but our rearguard.

In Exodus 17:6, there is a revelatory statement.  One I have overlooked previously.   It exploded in my heart as I read, “I will be standing before you there on the rock in Horeb, and you will strike the rock, and water will come out of it so that the people may drink.”

Think about the Cross.  The Father was standing there on Golgotha’s rock, and Jesus was struck.  From that sacrifice flows the water of life.  But never lose sight of the reality that the Father is there to ensure the completion of our redemption. He loves us that much.

I suggest that thought gives new emphasis and understanding to the Ten Commandments. These are not restrictive taboos but expressions of Love and invitations to fellowship. They are keys to liberty and freedom. They are planks in our wall of protection. They are weapons to silence the enemy. They are all realized as we grasp the power of desire! If we desire God with our entire being, He fills us so completely that nothing offered by the world or demanded by the flesh has any power.

God’s dealings with and providing for Israel give a foundation for confidence in Him and assurance of His dependability. Trust is the natural outflow!  Lord, help us to have eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts to believe! The old song, “I surrender all,” is ringing in my heart right now! Lord, we plead the Blood!  We desire to follow Your Cloud and rest in the Light of Your Fire!

LORD, help us to see and receive the Blood of Jesus!