Day 21 or January 21. Don't miss out on the greatest offer available. Our thought today
is rooted in Exodus chapter 12 verse 28. The Israelites did just what the Lord commanded.
Now the big picture surrounding this verse. The greatest feast of Judaism is inaugurated
in Egypt as the Passover takes place. God tells the people that he himself is going
to pass over them, and the only way they can be safe is to paint blood onto the door-posts
and lintels of their houses. Every household that does that will be spared. Sadly, those
who ignore this simple advice will perish. Maybe I am being simple, but I would have
thought everyone would have done it rather than take the risk. The first Passover takes
place around the time that Christians now celebrate Easter.
And now our action step for today. At Passover, rather than thinking of God condemning all
who disobeyed, I prefer to think that it was a time when God began explaining the escape
clause for all mankind. He told everyone what to do to be saved from the impending disaster.
This is exactly what happened in Egypt when salvation came through the sacrifice of a
lamb, which became known as the Passover lamb. Centuries later, John the Baptist looks at
Jesus and urges everyone to, look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
The question is, have you looked, and is Jesus your Passover lamb? Please consider these
simple steps that you need to take to ensure you are amongst those who will be covered
by the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God. Admit that you are a sinner and far from perfect
before God. Accept the sacrifice made for you at Calvary by Jesus. Acknowledge openly
that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. If you have taken these steps with the help of
the Holy Spirit, be sure to attend a local church where God is obviously moving. Please
let us know by contacting us on www.bible.org.uk. We would love to hear from you and send you
some literature.