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Day 231: Passover

I've talked about biblical festivals before.  And here I am bringing them up again.  ;)
Tonight we observe and celebrate Passover.  The short story is that this observance, commanded by God, is to remember the deliverance from slavery/bondage.  He delivered the Israelites from their slavery to Egypt and he has delivered us from our slavery to the flesh.  I'm grateful for the command to observe, celebrate, and reflect on Passover and how I have seen God pass over me with his grace, love, and mercy.  How he has passed over my sin and forgiven my transgressions. It's an important time to me as I want to dwell on the greatness of God in my life.
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