Exodus 12:39
And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.
Exodus 12:39
The verse explains why the bread is unleavened: the people hurried out of Egypt and could not wait to let dough rise. They departed “thrust out,” unable to tarry for preparations. The immediacy underscores divine deliverance and obedience to the Passover command.
God’s deliverance comes with real-time human urgency; it’s not about perfect planning but faithful action in response to God’s instruction. The unleavened bread becomes a ritual meal that memorializes the urgency of salvation and the trust that God will provide.
In life, you may face moments where urgency precedes planning. Practical steps:
- When a door opens unexpectedly, move forward in faith, even if perfect plans aren’t ready.
- Develop a habit of “ready-to-go” spiritual disciplines: Scripture ready at hand, prayers in the moment.
- Create a ritual of remembrance—regularly recall times of deliverance to strengthen faith in new challenges.
Cross-References
- John 6:11
- 1 Corinthians 5:7
- Matthew 13:33
- Psalm 34:8