The Sign God Looks For
If there’s one thing that frustrates me, it’s when someone gives me their address—but their house has no number on it. Nothing will test your patience like trying to locate a house by doing street math. I’m out there counting by twos, trying to figure out which side is even and which is odd… it’s just frustrating.
And Lord help me if I’m looking for that house at night and the outdoor lights aren’t on. Now we’ve entered a whole new level of struggle.
That’s exactly why I recently bought an illuminated outdoor sign with our house number on it. Because if it’s frustrating for me to find someone else’s house without a number, I’m sure people were just as frustrated trying to find mine—especially since it was missing for about two years. (Don’t judge me… growth takes time.)
The truth is simple: signs matter. They can be incredibly helpful—and sometimes even life-saving.
In ancient Egypt, God gave specific instructions about applying blood to the doorposts. This wasn't just ritual—it was a sign, an indicator that God actively looks for and recognizes. The Hebrew word for sign is "owth", which means something God searches for with intention. Think about that: the Creator of the universe is actively looking for evidence of His covering in your life. When the Israelites painted their doorposts with blood, they were making a declaration visible to heaven. Today, when you accept Christ's sacrifice, you're not just getting fire insurance—you're displaying a sign that catches God's attention. He's not looking at your performance, your church attendance, or how well you pray. He's looking for the blood of Jesus applied to your life.
Bible Verse
'The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt.' - Exodus 12:13
Reflection Question
How does it change your relationship with God to know He's actively looking for the sign of Jesus' blood in your life rather than simply judging your performance?
And Lord help me if I’m looking for that house at night and the outdoor lights aren’t on. Now we’ve entered a whole new level of struggle.
That’s exactly why I recently bought an illuminated outdoor sign with our house number on it. Because if it’s frustrating for me to find someone else’s house without a number, I’m sure people were just as frustrated trying to find mine—especially since it was missing for about two years. (Don’t judge me… growth takes time.)
The truth is simple: signs matter. They can be incredibly helpful—and sometimes even life-saving.
In ancient Egypt, God gave specific instructions about applying blood to the doorposts. This wasn't just ritual—it was a sign, an indicator that God actively looks for and recognizes. The Hebrew word for sign is "owth", which means something God searches for with intention. Think about that: the Creator of the universe is actively looking for evidence of His covering in your life. When the Israelites painted their doorposts with blood, they were making a declaration visible to heaven. Today, when you accept Christ's sacrifice, you're not just getting fire insurance—you're displaying a sign that catches God's attention. He's not looking at your performance, your church attendance, or how well you pray. He's looking for the blood of Jesus applied to your life.
Bible Verse
'The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt.' - Exodus 12:13
Reflection Question
How does it change your relationship with God to know He's actively looking for the sign of Jesus' blood in your life rather than simply judging your performance?
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