When God Sees The Blood

The Harvest Is Coming—Get Ready

Theme: “And when I see the blood, I will pass over you.” — Exodus 12:13 KJV

Israel was enslaved in Egypt, and over time their suffering only increased under Pharaoh. What began as hardship eventually became deep oppression, and their situation seemed to grow darker with each passing day. Yet in the middle of that darkness, their cry reached God.

“And God heard their groaning…” — Exodus 2:24 KJV

This is where we see something important about the nature of God. He was not absent, and he was not indifferent. While it may have felt like nothing was changing on the surface, God was already at work preparing their deliverance in ways they could not yet see.

He raised up Moses and sent him with a clear and direct command to Pharaoh:
“Let my people go.” — Exodus 5:1

Pharaoh refused, and as a result, judgment began to unfold over Egypt through a series of plagues. Each one revealed the power of God and the hardness of Pharaoh’s heart, until finally God gave His final instruction to His people.

Each household was to take a spotless lamb, sacrifice it, and apply its blood to the doorposts of their home. This was not a symbolic suggestion—it was a matter of life and death.

And God made a promise:

“When I see the blood, I will pass over you.”

What is striking is what God did not say. He did not say he would pass over based on status, strength, or success. He did not look for influence, wealth, or outward appearance. The determining factor was not what was inside the house, but what was applied to the door.

It was the blood.

That night, the difference between life and death was not found in the people themselves, but in the covering that had been placed over them. The blood marked them as belonging to God’s covenant protection.

That Passover lamb was never meant to be the final answer. It was pointing forward to something greater.

John the Baptist recognized this when he saw Jesus and declared:

“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” — John 1:29 KJV

Jesus is the fulfillment of what the Passover lamb represented. We are not saved by effort, achievement, or personal worthiness. We are not redeemed because we managed to reach a certain level of goodness or religious performance.

Peter makes it clear:

“With the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” — 1 Peter 1:19 KJV

Our redemption is found in Christ alone. Not in platforms, not in performance, and not in position. It is not about what we have built for ourselves, but about what Jesus has done for us.

It is simply Jesus.

His blood covers us, cleanses us, and brings us into covenant relationship with God.

Revelation reminds us of the ongoing power of that blood in the life of the believer:

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.” — Revelation 12:11 KJV

But being covered by the blood is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a life that is meant to move forward in obedience.

Israel did not remain in the house forever. The blood protected them, but it also marked the beginning of their journey out of bondage and into promise. They were delivered so they could move.

In the same way, we are not saved to remain stationary. We are redeemed with purpose.

Jesus gave His disciples a clear instruction:

“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” — Mark 16:15 KJV

The world around us is still filled with brokenness, confusion, and spiritual need. People are not ultimately searching for religion or performance. They are searching for Jesus.

Because of that, we as disciples must be prepared. Not by trying to become more impressive, but by becoming more surrendered.

We are prepared through the Word of God, allowing it to shape our thinking and anchor our faith. We are prepared through prayer, where our hearts are aligned with God’s heart. We are prepared through worship, where our focus is lifted off ourselves and placed on Christ. And we are prepared through obedience, learning to respond when the Holy Spirit leads.

In everyday life, we may still look ordinary. We go to work, care for our families, face challenges, and walk through the normal rhythms of life. From the outside, much may appear unchanged.

But spiritually, something is different.

The blood has been applied.

We belong to Jesus. We carry His Spirit. We carry His Word. And we carry His message into the world around us.

Jesus said:

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” — John 12:32 KJV

We are not responsible for producing the harvest. Our responsibility is to lift up Jesus in how we live, how we speak, and how we love. It is Christ who draws people to Himself.

The harvest is coming.

Jesus said:

“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few.” — Matthew 9:37 KJV

So the call is simple: be ready.

Stay rooted in the Word so our faith is steady. Stay in prayer so our hearts remain sensitive. Stay close to the Holy Spirit so we can recognize His leading in everyday moments.

And do not disqualify yourself because you feel ordinary or unqualified. God is not looking for perfection. He is looking for surrendered hearts that are willing to obey.

The blood has been applied. We are redeemed. We are sent. And there is still work to do.

Personal Application

When I look at my own life, I have to ask whether I am truly living like someone who has been redeemed. It is easy to feel unqualified or to compare myself with others who seem more gifted, more visible, or more capable. But my qualification has never been based on me.

My qualification is Jesus.

I have been bought by His blood, filled with His Spirit, and called to walk in obedience. That means my responsibility is not to strive for importance, but to remain close to Him.

I want to live in such a way that I can hear His voice clearly. When he speaks, I want to respond without hesitation. When He leads, I want to follow. When He places people in my path, I want to recognize the moment as an opportunity to reflect Christ.

I do not want to simply observe what God is doing in the world.

I want to be part of it.

Prayer

Father, thank You for the blood of Jesus that has redeemed me and brought me into Your family. Keep my heart surrendered and sensitive to Your Spirit. Shape me through Your Word, deepen me through prayer, and steady me through obedience.

Help me to live in a way that lifts up Jesus in every area of my life. Use me, not because I am worthy, but because You are gracious.

Lord, the harvest is coming—make me ready in Jesus Name.  Amen.