Prophetic Insight – 03.24.20

Yesterday evening the Governor of our state (Washington) gave a directive to residents to “stay at home” for the next fourteen days. Washington has been in the forefront of the virus news. This was to start on Wednesday for all business in the state. Interestingly the fourteen days will end on Passover this year (April 8^th).

“For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast (the tenth plague), and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment:  I am the Lord. Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the house where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.” (Ex. 12:12-13).

The lamb’s blood applied to the entry of the house protected those inside from the death in the land. This shows us that those who have received the Lamb of God (Jesus Christ) have a protection against the death of our souls (and a promise of being resurrected and/or with Him for lasting life).

When the presence of death is in proximity we are to be wise, resourceful and put our trust in the Lord.  When Jesus was confronted with potential death He “passed through the midst of them” (Lk. 4:30), and “Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by” (Jn. 8:59).  Jesus was not afraid to die, but He knew the Father’s plan and avoided the wrong place and time.

For in the time of trouble

He shall hide me in His pavilion;

In the secret place of His tabernacle

He shall hide me;

He shall set me high upon a rock.  (Ps 27:5)

Seek the Lord, all you meek of the earth,

Who have upheld His justice.

Seek righteousness, seek humility.

It may be that you will be hidden

In the day of the Lord’s anger.  (Zep 2:3)