DAY FOUR — THE NIGHT BEFORE FREEDOM

The Blood on the Door

Scripture: Exodus 12:1–32

Israel had lived under slavery for generations.

Then came a night that changed everything.

The Passover.

God instructed each household to take a lamb and place its blood upon the doorposts.

Judgment would pass over the house where the blood was seen.

This was more than the story of Israel leaving Egypt.

It pointed forward.

To another Lamb.

To Jesus Christ.

Our freedom does not begin with our strength.

It begins with His sacrifice.

The Cross is not simply an inspiring symbol.

It is the place where sin was dealt with, the enemy was defeated and the price of redemption was paid.

Throughout the history of Northumberland, from Oswald to Aidan, Cuthbert and Bede, the message that transformed people was not simply morality or religion.

It was Christ.

Crucified.

Risen.

Lord.

Sometimes we keep trying to win battles Jesus has already won.

We keep carrying chains whose locks have already been broken.

Freedom begins when we trust what He has done.

TODAY’S ACTION

Spend time thanking Jesus specifically for the Cross.

Then identify one burden, condemnation, sin, fear or piece of your past that you keep carrying.

Bring it before Him.

Release it.

Then pray for someone you know who needs freedom.

The blood was enough then.

The Cross is enough now.

Jesus Christ sets captives free.

Amen Amen.

#SevenDaysWithMoses #TheGathering #Northumberland #Passover #Jesus #Freedom #TheCross

 

DAY THREE — COURAGE BEFORE PHARAOH

Read: Exodus 5:1–5

God sent Moses back to the very place from which he had fled.

Back to Egypt.

Back to Pharaoh.

Back towards the memories of his failure.

And Moses carried a message:

“Let My people go.”

Calling eventually requires courage.

There comes a moment when prayer must become obedience and revelation must become action.

Moses did not confront Pharaoh because he suddenly became fearless.

He went because God had sent him.

Northumberland's Christian history contains similar moments of courage.

King Oswald and Aidan represent very different callings working together — royal authority and missionary calling — but both were willing to act upon what they believed God was doing.

God still requires men and women willing to stand when standing is costly.

Not arrogant.

Not aggressive.

But immovable in truth.

Action:
Identify one area where fear has been controlling your obedience.

Ask:

“What would obedience look like if fear wasn't making the decision?”

Then take one truthful, faithful step.

Gordon Whyte

The Gathering