Jesus Christ the blood covenant

"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 in Egypt." - Exo 12:13

The blood was a sign that the people of the household belonged to God, and so they were saved from His destruction. As in the NT, Jesus Christ became the blood sacrifice and covenant for us, His believers to be saved from destruction come the day of judgment.

"Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." - Matt 16:24

This is a reminder to myself, that as a follower of Christ, I ought to empty myself of worldly ambitions and desires so that by the grace of God, I can be filled in His likeness to become a true follower of Jesus Christ. It is not an easy process; but through the grace and strength that God fortifies me, I can do all things.

Once I came across a saying/verse, that I recall loosely: "Do small things in Jesus' name, so that you may glorify Him; and do big things with Jesus' strength, so that you may achieve the seemingly impossible."

And indeed it is so true!

PRAYER:
"Abba Father, thank you Lord for sending Your only son, Jesus Christ as the blood sacrifice so that I may be saved. Jesus savior, Your works are complete, and I pray that through grace and by Your mercy, help me to carry the cross that You did on Calvary hill. Help me, for the little things in life, to do them in Your name, so that I can honor and glorify You, and the big things by Your strength, so that men can see that it is the power of God at work within me. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen."