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Pour on the Sprinkles

This is a day to remember. Each year, from generation to generation, you must celebrate it as a special festival to the LORD. This is a law for all time. —Exodus 12:14 

Sprinkles make ice cream a party. And, like sprinkles on cake batter ice cream, God’s Word is rich in celebration. These pops of perspective and brightness can totally lift your spirit.

From the gatherings of the Acts church to the marriage supper of the Lamb, feasting and celebration are an integral part of the life of faith. What’s even more amazing about the Bible is what’s hidden in many of these occasions. In particular, the seven feasts of Israel hold the clues to who Jesus is.

1. The Passover (Lev. 23:4-8) reveals that Jesus—born in a stable, visited by shepherds and led to the slaughter—is that lamb sent for us. His death allows the judgement we deserve to pass over us.
2. The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:6) reveals that Jesus is the unleavened (sinless) Bread of Life (Jn. 6:35) that is the only perfect sacrifice for our sins.
3. The Feast of First Fruits (Lev. 23:10) reveals that Jesus’ resurrection represents the first fruits (2 Cor. 15:20) of the dead. He represents the first great harvest of souls—including you—that will resurrect to eternal life because of the new covenant in His blood (Lk. 22:20).
4. The Feast of Weeks or Pentecost (Lev. 23:16) reveals that salvation through Jesus the Messiah is a harvest extended to both the Jews and the Gentiles.
5. The Feast of Trumpets (Lev. 23:24) reveals that Jesus will return at the sound of a trumpet, where there will be a wedding feast of celebration (Rev. 19:9).
6. The Day of Atonement (Lev. 16, 23:26-32) reveals that Jesus took on our sins as a “scapegoat” and is the once-for-all atonement of our sins (Heb. 9:12). 
7. The Feast of Tabernacles or Booths (Lev. 23:34) celebrates God dwelling with His people. Jesus is called Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us” (Mat. 1:23, NLT). He put on a temporary tabernacle (that’s a tent)—a human body—to dwell on this earth and offer Himself as a sacrifice.

God takes a personal interest in people and we know that even the angels party when one comes to salvation (Lk. 15:10). Each time you celebrate a personal milestone, remember the God who celebrates your life in Christ.

 Points to Ponder: 

• What’s your favorite kind of celebration? 
• How can you celebrate God?
• Look up celebrations in the Bible and think about how they give you hope for the future and joy in the present.