Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.’Exodus 12:13 (NKJV) The ultimate goal of every sickness is death. Whether it’s …
Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.’
Exodus 12:13 (NKJV)
The ultimate goal of every sickness is death. Whether it’s a simple cold or full-blown cancer diagnosis, the end goal is the same. There is no such thing as a small illness- every affliction, no matter how minor it seems, is a tool the enemy uses to weaken and destroy. But Christ, our Passover, means we are free from the shackles of sickness and death.
Ephesians 1:7 reminds us, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
One of the powerful benefits of redemption is protection from premature death—the very plague that struck all the firstborn in Egypt. When God instituted the Passover, the blood on the doorposts served as a divine, preserving His people from destruction. Today, the blood of Jesus serves as a shield over our lives.
Exodus 12:8 (NKJV) says, “Then they shall eat the flesh on that night, roasted in fire, with unleavened bread and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.” What does this verse mean for us today? If we consider the age range among the Israelites, it likely included children, youth, adults and the elderly. Moses himself was 80 years old! Yet, after partaking in the Passover meal, none among them were weak or sick.
Psalm 105:37 (GNT) confirms this: “Then he led the Israelites out; they carried silver and gold, and all of them were healthy and strong.” They walked in divine health and strength as they left Egypt.
When God instituted the Passover, the blood on the doorposts served as a divine, preserving His people from destruction. Today, the blood of Jesus serves as a shield over our lives.
The Passover foreshadowed the Holy Communion we observe today. 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 Paul describes the breaking of bread as representing Christ’s body given for us. Communion is not just a religious routine, it is a divine exchange: strength for weakness, life for death, health for sickness. Christ’s body was broken so ours could be whole. His blood was shed to purify and protect us.
That’s why as believers; we must stand firmly on the promise of divine health. The enemy may try to afflict us, but the blood of Jesus is our defence. When sickness tries to invade our bodies, we must remind ourselves of our covenant through Christ. We are not ordinary—we are covered by the blood of the Lamb.
Does this mean believers will never face illness? No. But it does mean sickness does not have the final word. Through faith, prayer, and the application of the Word, we can walk in victory over sickness and premature death. Disease is not our portion; we can declare God’s promises over our health and live in the reality of divine protection and healing.
Song of worship
I am the Lord, that health thee – Don Moen.
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your blood that was willingly shed for us. Thank You for Your promise of protection. We plead the blood of Jesus over our lives. May it continually speak for us and protect us from sickness and death. We stand on Your word, believing that through Christ, we have victory over every affliction. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Bible in 1 year:2 Chronicles 30-31; John 18
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