Sealed

The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a distinguishing mark for you; when I see the blood, I will pass over you.

No plague will be among you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. (Exodus 12:13)

Throughout the Bible, you see this theme of God judging people for their sin, and yet keeping his own people from that judgment.

You see it in Ezekiel 9:4. You see it also in Revelation 7:3 and 9:4.

But it is here that we see a picture of what that mark is which separates us from those being judged. It’s the blood of an innocent lamb.

For us, Jesus is our Passover lamb. (1 Corinthians 5:7)

You and I have been sealed with his blood shed for us on the cross.

And when this world is judged, God in his grace will pass over us.  

So each day, let us draw near to him with no fear of punishment, but rather in full assurance of his love and grace toward us. (1 John 4:17-18, Hebrews 10:19-22)