Exodus 12 - 06.25.26
SCRIPTURE
““This is a day you are to remember;
for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord—a lasting ordinance.”
Exodus 12:14 NIV
OBSERVATION
REMEMBER
The actual Hebrew word is zakar
a memorial, remembrance, or record—any tangible means by which an event, person, or covenant is kept before the mind of God or His people.
Passover was a zakar—a tangible reminder of God’s saving grace and deliverance, given by—GOD—who made ‘the Impossible—Possible.’
When we step back and look at the Passover—we begin to see that there was specific purpose in every detail. It was never just ritual, never just instruction, never just history. It was God HIMSELF carving a memory into His people SO they would recognize Him—when He came again in flesh and blood.
The lamb chosen four days in advance… the perfection without blemish… the exact timing of the sacrifice… the unbroken bones… the saving blood applied as a sign—none of it was accidental.
Every instruction was a divine echo, pointing forward to the day when Jesus would fulfill it ALL with breathtaking precision.
Passover was not only a memorial of what God had done—it was a prophetic picture of what God would do.
APPLICATION
What Relevance does the Israelite Passover have for Believers TODAY?
Believer’s know History is—HIS Story.
Chosen in Advance — The Passover lamb was selected four days before the sacrifice. Jesus entered Jerusalem on the 10th of Nissan—four days before His crucifixion on the eve of Passover.
Without Blemish — The sacrificial lamb had to be perfect, without defect. Jesus, the visible image of the invisible God, lived a spotless, sinless life as the true “sacrificial lamb”.
Timing of the Sacrifice — The lamb was slain in the afternoon, the very hour Jesus died on the cross.
Protection Through Blood — The lamb’s blood on the doorposts was the sign that caused the destroyer to pass over. Jesus’ shed blood is the sign that marks believers saving them from spiritual death.
The God who rescued Israel—
is The SAME God who rescues us.
The God who passed over their homes by the blood—
is The SAME God who covers us with the blood of Christ.
The God who controlled every detail of that night in Egypt-
is The SAME God who orchestrated every detail of the cross.
And so zakar becomes More than memory. It becomes worship.It becomes identity.
It becomes the steadying truth that the God who saves, delivers, protects, and redeems has never changed—and never will.
“Jesus Christ is the SAME yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 NLT)
One last parallel I note in my reading.
Both the Israelites and Jesus’ disciples reached a moment where everything they knew seemed to collapse. The Israelites stood trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, and the disciples stood stunned by the crucifixion.
Both moments were unexpected, overwhelming, and humanly impossible.
““I AM the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 NIV)
Both required Faith to SEE what God was about to do.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus,
Help me to zakar what You have done for me. Help me to remember when troubles come and seem to stay. Help me to remember at just the right time Your Strong arm of deliverance Comes. Help me to Remember during any setback—No matter how things look—Nothing—is Impossible for—YOU.
Thank You for saving me. Thank You that Your gift of salvation is available to everyone. Your goodness is overwhelming. In Jesus Name. Amen.
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Romans 10:9 NIV
Tina L Kudelka
Revelation 16 - 6.24.26
Scripture
“Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.” (Rev 16:15)
Observation
Jesus is going to come again. This time, He will be coming as the King of Kings and will gather all of his servants who are faithfully waiting for Him.
The Bible uses the imagery of a thief several times referring to the second coming of Christ. In this verse (Rev 16:15), Jesus reminds us once again that he is going to come like a thief when nobody expects Him to come. We need to be alert and live our lives carefully expecting Him to return any moment. We need to remain “clothed”. Our clothing is Jesus Christ. The Bible exhorts us to clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh (Rom 13:14). Those who are not ready for Him will be shamefully exposed.
Paul writes that when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire, He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord. (2 Thess 1:7-9)
Jesus reminded us to be on our guard always, as we don't know when the Lord will come. If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. We need to be ready allways as we don’t know when Jesus is going to come (Matt 24:42-44). It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing His will when he returns (Luke 12:43).
Application
It is easy to set our eyes onto the busyness of everyday life, and lose sight of what is most important. Let us be eternity-minded. He has set eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
Let us be intentional about obeying God and living a life that pleases Him. Let us offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God which is our true and proper worship (Rom 12:1). Let us not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind (Rom 12:2). Let us set our minds on things above, not on earthly things (Col 3:2).
Let us live our lives everyday and every moment, intentionally fixing our eyes on the author and finisher of our faith (Heb 12:2).
We don’t know when Jesus will come. But He will surely come. Since we do not know when He will come, let us be ready all the time.
Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for sending Jesus to us. Help me to be ready for you Jesus, when you return. Teach me what it means to be clothed by you all the time. Help me to be living my life faithfully, in obedience while I wait for your return. If you would return during my lifetime, let me be prepared to join you. Make my life a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to you. (Rom 12:1). In Jesus’s name. Amen
Asha Chacko George
Psalm 119 - 6.23.26
SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 119:33-40
“Teach , me, Lord, the way of Your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of Your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward Your statutes and not towards selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to Your Word. Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good. How I long for Your precepts! In Your righteousness preserve my life.”
OBSERVATION: This psalm was written by David. These psalms are anthems of praise and thanksgiving for God and His Word. David acknowledges that God is his Teacher, Director, the One Who is able to change his heart, the Preserver of life, the Fulfiller, the Promise Keeper, the Forgiver, the good God, the righteous God, and the Preserver of life.
APPLICATION: David’s prayer is the perfect prayer for us to pray over our lives.
PRAYER: Thank You Holy Spirit for teaching me the Word, and how to obey it. Thank You for giving me understanding so that I may keep it to the end. Thank You Jesus for directing my path, and for giving me such delight in finding it. Thank You for changing my heart to want to follow after Your way instead of my selfish gain. Thank You for opening my eyes to the worthless things of this world. Thank You for preserving my life according to Your Word. Thank You for Your faithfulness to fulfill Your promises to me. Thank You for forgiving me, and taking away my disgrace. Thank You for being the Preserver of my life. Thank You Lord that I am able to run to You for comfort and security, and that You are always there to meet me personally, to provide and guide in order to help me walk right before You.
- Robin Orefice