Exodus 5-12
Day 1 – God’s Salvation Is Not Ethnic
Scripture:
“A mixed multitude also went up with them, and very much livestock, both flocks and herds.” – Exodus 12:38
Reflection:
God’s salvation in Exodus was not about ethnicity. Egyptians, Hebrews, and others who feared the word of the Lord joined in the exodus. Salvation was not reserved for a bloodline but for those who trusted the Lord. From the beginning, God’s heart has been for the nations (Genesis 12:3). We must reject every false gospel of ethnic superiority, whether ancient or modern. At the foot of the cross, there are no divisions—only sinners saved by grace.
Prayer/Application:
Lord, help me to see my identity not in my background or heritage, but in Christ. Keep me from pride or prejudice, and let me rejoice in Your plan to gather people from every nation.
Day 2 – God Is at War with False Gods
Scripture:
“On all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the Lord.” – Exodus 12:12
Reflection:
The plagues were not random disasters. They were direct confrontations with Egypt’s gods. God was showing that idols cannot save. Even today, the Lord wages war against false gods—whether money, success, power, or identity. His desire is not to destroy people but to call them away from lies and into the truth. The question is not “Are you Egyptian or Hebrew?” but “Whom do you worship?”
Prayer/Application:
Father, reveal the false gods I am tempted to trust. Help me put away idols of the heart and worship You alone, the true and living God.
Day 3 – Salvation by the Blood of the Lamb
Scripture:
“The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you.” – Exodus 12:13
Reflection:
The only safe place in Egypt that night was behind the blood of the lamb. Heritage, wealth, or status could not protect anyone. The same is true today—our only refuge is under the blood of Jesus, our true Passover Lamb. His perfect sacrifice delivers us from the judgment we deserve. God’s mercy rests not on who we are, but on whether we are under the blood.
Prayer/Application:
Jesus, thank You for being my Passover Lamb. Help me rest in Your finished work, knowing my safety is found only in Your blood, not in my works or background.
Day 4 – God’s Heart for the Nations
Scripture:
“There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns among you.” – Exodus 12:49
Reflection:
From the very beginning, God welcomed the foreigner into His covenant family. The door was open to anyone willing to trust and obey Him. This is fulfilled in Christ, who gathers people from every nation, tribe, and tongue (Revelation 7:9). The gospel is radically inclusive—not because all roads lead to God, but because all are invited to come through Christ.
Prayer/Application:
Lord, give me Your heart for the nations. Help me welcome others with the same mercy You have shown me. Let my words and actions point people toward Christ, no matter who they are or where they come from.
Day 5 – Living as Pilgrims
Scripture:
“In this manner you shall eat it: with your belt fastened, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. And you shall eat it in haste. It is the Lord’s Passover.” – Exodus 12:11
Reflection:
The Israelites ate the first Passover in readiness, because they were about to leave Egypt. Likewise, Christians are called to live as pilgrims. This world is not our home; we are on a journey to a better country, secured for us by Jesus. If you belong to Christ, your future is guaranteed, and your present should be marked by a loose grip on this world and eyes fixed on the Lamb.
Prayer/Application:
Father, remind me daily that I am a pilgrim on the way to my true home. Help me live with hope, courage, and faithfulness as I journey with Jesus toward the promised land.