A Visible Sign

Scripture:

Exodus 13:9  "This annual festival will be a sign to you, like a mark branded on your hand or your forehead.  Let it remind you always to recite this teaching of the Lord, 'With a strong hand, the Lord rescued you from Egypt'"

Observation:

When God's people came out of Egyptian slavery and were delivered from their oppressors, He told them to hold an annual festival as a sign to remind them that God delivered them with a strong hand.  It was to be told to their sons and daughters and every generation after them.  God instituted this so that every generation would remember what He did.

Application:

In this case as festival was instituted once per year forever to remind people what God did for the people of Israel in bringing them out of Egyptian slavery.  Egypt is a type of sin and the promised land is a type of salvation.  We need to find ways to remind ourselves that we have been brought out of sin with a mighty hand.  We need to have some visible reminders of what Jesus did for us and who we are as a result.

Prayer:

Lord, You have truly delivered us from the power of Satan and this world.  Help me to set up reminders of how you have changed my life.  Teach me the benefit of having a visible sign as a reminder.  Help me to better institute this in my life.

Your Son,
Jeff