Exodus 13:6 For seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the Lord.
Again today I am thinking about traditions, celebrations, and God Stories. These verses in Exodus show that, to honor our Father and our faith, we need all three. Traditions connect the new with the old, reminding us of where we’ve been and how far we’ve come.
Exodus 13:7 Eat unleavened bread during those seven days; nothing with yeast in it is to be seen among you, nor shall any yeast be seen anywhere within your borders.
Celebrations are a reminder that, even though this world is not our home, we can still find joy here, we can celebrate God with us in so many ways. God Stories tie everything together. They remind us that He is with us, all around us, in ways both big and small. We need to stay alert and share the stories of His presence with others.
Exodus 13:8 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’
Precious Savior, Thank You that even though this world is not our home, we can still see You so readily and find so much to celebrate and rejoice over if we are mindful. This world is far from perfect, yet we can be Your hands and feet every day to make it a little bit better. Help us, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 13:9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the Lord is to be on your lips. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand.
Have a blessed day.