In what ways can we "pass over" fear, trusting God's deliverance? Setting the Scene “The blood on the houses where you are staying will distinguish them; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will afflict you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 12:13) What Fear Looks Like • Israel heard the threat of death sweeping through Egypt. • Every household faced potential loss. • Without a clear sign of protection, dread would have paralyzed them. God’s Pattern of Passing Over Fear • He provides a visible, God-appointed sign (the lamb’s blood). • He promises personal involvement (“I will pass over you”). • He draws a sharp line between judgment and mercy. Steps to Pass Over Fear Today 1. Trust the Finished Work of the Lamb – “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” (1 Corinthians 5:7) – Fear retreats when we rest in the sufficiency of Jesus’ blood for our salvation. 2. Remember God’s Proven Track Record – “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4) – Recalling past deliverances fuels present courage. 3. Replace Frightening Voices with God’s Voice – “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) – Read, recite, and sing Scripture until His promises get louder than the panic. 4. Stand in Your New Identity – “You have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but a spirit of sonship.” (Romans 8:15) – Slaves cower; sons and daughters approach the Father with confidence. 5. Obey Promptly, Even When Emotions Lag Behind – Israel applied the blood while the destroyer was still on the way. – Courage grows as we act on God’s commands before feelings catch up. 6. Stay under the Covering – The safest place for an Israelite that night was inside the blood-marked house. – Continual fellowship with Christ and His people guards the heart against lurking fears. Everyday Expressions of “Passing Over” Fear • Speaking truth aloud when anxieties whisper. • Thanking God in advance for deliverance not yet seen. • Serving others instead of folding inward. • Meditating on passages like Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, and Psalm 91. • Celebrating Communion as a tangible reminder of covering blood. Living in the Afterglow of Deliverance • Israel left Egypt bold and free; fear no longer dictated their destiny. • The same pattern holds: rescued people walk forward, eager to obey the One who shields them. By clinging to the Lamb, rehearsing His Word, and stepping out in obedient faith, we “pass over” fear and experience God’s faithful deliverance day after day. |
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