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?

Learning to Delight in God’s Word


Psalm 1:1–2 declares:


Blessed is the man
Who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.


I will never forget the day I realized that I did not delight in God’s Word as much as I thought I did. I am a devoted New York Jets fan—and yes, it has been quite some time since the Jets have given their fans much to celebrate. Year after year, one could argue that the New York Jets have been the laughingstock of the National Football League. Yet, without fail, true Jets fans continue to root for their team every season.

For my fortieth birthday, my wife surprised me with Monday Night Football tickets to see the New York Jets play against the Buffalo Bills. It was easily one of the greatest birthday gifts I have ever received. Still, in true Jets fandom fashion, I did not have much hope that my team would actually win.

Then came the fourth quarter.

Our quarterback threw a thirty-yard pass to one of our wide receivers—and he caught it in the end zone. Touchdown. The stadium erupted. We screamed at the top of our lungs. I jumped up and down, yelling uncontrollably, to the point that I briefly lost consciousness. Yes—I fainted. I quickly recovered… and then started screaming all over again. It was incredible.

As expected, the Jets ultimately lost the game. (After all, I am a Jets fan.) But while walking back to the car, I sensed the Holy Spirit whisper something to my heart—words that deeply convicted me. He said, “I’ve never heard you scream for Me like that before. When have you ever lost consciousness because of your excitement over Me?”

In that moment, I realized that my delight in the New York Jets had surpassed my delight in the Lord. What made the realization even more sobering was this simple truth: the Jets lost—but my Lord always wins.


Reflect

Delight changes everything. God’s Word was never meant to be endured; it was meant to be enjoyed. When reading Scripture becomes life-giving rather than obligation, obedience becomes joy.


Ask Yourself

Do I approach God’s Word out of duty or desire?

What would it look like to genuinely enjoy Scripture this week?


Prayer


“Lord, give me a heart that delights in Your truth.”