In the middle of this time of “social distancing, we are preparing for Passover next Wednesday. My family has celebrated Passover together for many years. Every year I look forward to sitting around the table with my children and grandchildren, recounting the Passover story in Egypt, and noting how each tiny detail was fulfilled by Jesus, Yeshua, the promised Messiah. But this year my children are making preparations to celebrate their Seder meal inside of their own homes in Olive Branch, Brandon, Starkville and Greenville, SC. We are hoping to Zoom together somehow just to connect on this important night.
Today is the 10th of Nissan or Abib in the Hebrew Calendar: The day Israel chose the lamb before Passover. This day the father of the household would pick out a lamb, bringing it into their home, to love it, nurture it, then sacrifice it on Passover evening.
“Exodus 12:3 Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, ‘On the tenth of this month they are each one to take a lamb for themselves, according to their fathers’ households, a lamb for each household.”
Can you imagine the excitement of the children as the father searched for the perfect lamb for their family? He would bring in a live, sweet lamb, one-year-old and they would love it, pet it, feed it, really get to know this lamb on a personal basis. Then this lamb would become the sacrifice four days later.
Today, we bring in our lamb and focus on knowing him on a more personal basis. Today I ask myself, “Who is this Lamb to me?”
Looking back over my life, I have discovered He is: my Shepherd, my Savior, my Deliverer, my Redeemer, my Healer, my Hope, my Peace. He is everything I could ever need.
A dear friend called and read his names out loud to me today and I felt His presence literally come into the room. She helped us “bring the Lamb into our home.”
He is El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty; El Elyon, the Most High God; Adonai, my Lord and Master; El Olam, the Everlasting God; Jehovah Sabaoth, the Commander of the Angel Armies; Jehovah Shalom, the Prince of Peace; Jehovah Shammah, The Lord who is Present; El Roi, The God who sees; The Alpha & Omega, the beginning and the end. He is Abba, our Father, our comforter, our protector. He is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Truth. He is Jesus, Yeshua, the Messiah, the Passover lamb, and the Resurrected King.
So I ask you today, Have you brought the Lamb into your home? Have you intentionally gotten to know Him on a personal basis? Who is he to you?
All I can say is, “Behold the Lamb!”
Thank you, yes! Behold the lamb. Love you
Beautifully stated Ruthie!
thank you Arlene. blessings to you and Paul this Passover!
This is great Ruthie! He is the One who lived amongst us. No wonder the disciples were upset! Good word!
Thank you Terry. Yes, Makes it so real. Love you dear one! Blessings of Passover in your new home!!!
This is so moving thinking about our very own Passover Lamb.
Nancy. Love you dear friend. You have shown me in so many ways how to bring the Lamb into our homes. Your art speaks!
Spirit filled words!!
Thank you Lisa. I appreciate you and bless you as we walk into this Passover week. Shalom to you.
Thank you for sharing this…I continue to stand and sit in awe of The Lamb of God😍 He is The Way, The Truth, The Life and this read has been an added blessing as I meditate on JESUS, OUR EVERYTHING! 😘
Thank you Monica. I send blessings to you and Joshua in the Passover Season.
Thank You, what a blessing your!! Shalom!!!
Thank you Evelyn. and a wonderful Shalom blessing to you and your household as we celebrate Passover this week!
Thank you Ruthie. I am bringing the Lamb into my home, physically and spiritually in a new way today. ! 💕
Praise the Lord. Love you Sharon and so appreciate you and your amazing prayer team!! Yes, we bring in the Lamb. Passover Wednesday night!
Yes, Lord!
Thank you for this, my friend.
thank you Brie. I love reading your blog. And praying for your safety as you are on the frontlines as an ICU nurse. Passover!!!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you Sonya. miss you!
“Way maker
Miracle worker
Promise keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who you are …
That is who HE IS! 🙌🏼🩸✝️
Prayers & blessings to you, Ruthie and your family during this very special time of remembrance. ❤️
One of my favorite songs!! blessings to you, Trenda and Richard! Happy Passover and Resurrection day!
Mine, too.
He’s Here! He lives with me and has for some time. He is the Lover Of My Soul – My All in All, I in Him and He in Me, the Lamb who is also the Lion. He and I plan to spend Resurrection Sunday together. What a glorious day it will be – today, tomorrow and forever. Glory to the Risen Lamb.