And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood. Exodus 12:22.
The directions that Moses gave concerning the Passover feast are full of significance, and have an application to parents and children in this age of the world….
The father is to dedicate every inmate of his home to God and to do a work that is represented by the feast of the Passover. It is perilous to leave this solemn duty in the hands of others. This peril is well illustrated by an incident that is related concerning a Hebrew family on the night of the Passover.
The legend goes that the eldest daughter was sick, but that she was acquainted with the fact that a lamb was to be chosen for every family, and that its blood was to be sprinkled upon the lintel and side posts of the door so that the Lord might behold the mark of the blood and not suffer the destroyer to enter in to smite the firstborn. With what anxiety she saw the evening approach when the destroying angel was to pass by. She became very restless. She called her father to her side, and asked, “Have you marked the doorpost with blood?” He answered, “Yes, I have given directions in regard to the matter. Do not be troubled, for the destroying angel will not enter here.”
The night came on, and again and again the child called her father, still asking, “Are you sure that the doorpost is marked with blood?” Again and again the father assured her that she need have no fear, that a command which involved such consequences would not be neglected by his trustworthy servants. As midnight approached, her pleading voice was heard saying, “Father, I am not sure. Take me in your arms, and let me see the mark for myself, so that I can rest.”
The father conceded to the wishes of his child; he took her in his arms and carried her to the door; but there was no blood mark upon the lintel or the posts. He trembled with horror as he realized that his home might have become a house of mourning. With his own hands he seized the hyssop bough and sprinkled the doorpost with blood. He then showed the sick child that the mark was there.—The Review and Herald, May 21, 1895.
From the Heart p. 160
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Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for Lexi and her family as she recovers.
—-Ron is having an ongoing problem with his blood pressure. Every late afternoon and evening it will spike to as high as 191/63. He is on all the medicine that they can give him. Please pray that his blood pressure will go down to what it used to be. Rose
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Dear Friends,
Because of sin, burdens and sorrows fill our life. We feel crushed under the heavy load. We cry as did David, “mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.” Ps 38:4 But praise God we do not have to carry our burden of sin alone! Our Great Burden Bearer offers us the relief that we need. He says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matt 11:28-30
In this world we all have troubles and trials, but if we give ourselves to Jesus, He promises us a peace that others cannot know. He tells us, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 He assures us, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isa 41:10 “Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” 43:1.2
The Psalmist advises, “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Ps 55:22 No matter what the situation we can claim the promise, “Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him.” Ps 37:3-7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” is Peter’s admonition. 1 Peter 5:7 We cannot burden Our Great Burden-bearer. Indeed, He yearns to bear our burdens and to give us “the peace of God that passes all understanding.” Phil 4:7 May we open the door of our heart to Him today, for He is standing there ready and willing to bear our sorrows and cares with us, offering us the great blessings that are in His Storehouse, pleading with us to let Him make all things right in our life. (Rev 3:20)
Rose