Do Not Enter
I am always trying to come up with new activities and traditions for our family of seven.
This year, I decided to integrate a Seder meal to kick off Passover. Passover is the celebration of the Exodus that the Children of God made out of Egypt—out of bondage and into freedom. Reference Exodus 12.
The night before Moses led them out of slavery, God instructed the Children of Israel to paint their doorposts with the blood of a lamb and the death angel would pass over them. The plague that was about to hit Egypt would pass them by. It is as if there was a huge Do Not Enter sign over their homes.
The Passover is such a beautiful reminder of the covenant rights we have through Jesus! This past year, more than ever before, those covenant benefits have been a reminder that we stand apart as Children of God. The things that plague the world pass by us—our homes and our families. We are set apart by the blood of Jesus. There is a giant Do Not Enter sign over your life! Sickness, disease, poverty, lack, depression, anxiety aren’t welcome to stay around any longer!
So, be reminded as you celebrate Passover then into Easter that Jesus paid a price for the beautiful covenant in God’s Word. Assess your life and if there are areas that aren’t yet lining up with God’s promise to you, take a bold stand and declare God’s word over that situation. Remind yourself and the devil that there are lines of entry that can’t be crossed in the life of a believer!
So, why haven’t I ever highlighted this amazing tradition before? I’m not sure, but I am so excited to set the table and celebrate covenant through the lens of Jesus with my family! If you are thinking of trying a Seder Dinner, keep it simple. My version is definitely modified. I do have my Seder plate ready to go with all of the meaningful foods. Our menu will include Roasted Chicken (any protein but brisket is pretty traditional), Matzo ball soup, and potato latkes. Not to mention the mix of apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and honey (charoset). We will also hide a piece of the matzo bread and let the kids find it for a gift card. This is a tradition referred to as finding the afikomen!
Listed below are the ingredients for the Seder plate (just for display) and a cool card that you dip in grape juice over each of the plagues representing the covenant that a friend shared with me!
Happy Passover!
Xoxo - Joie
What you need:
Seder Plate
Lettuce
Horseradish
Parsley
Charoset
Shank Bone
Hard Boiled egg
