Richard Maisenbacher
30 Days of Passover Preparation with Cleansing and Joy
Passover begins on Saturday, April 12, 2025. However, March 13th is the official 30 day recommended preparation time for Passover, which is one of three required Feasts of the Lord found in Leviticus chapter 23. This is a wonderful time of cleansing in preparation for a celebration of joy!
The Hebrew word for Passover is “Pesach” meaning “to spring, jump or pass over something.” This refers to God’s deliverance of Israel from the bondage of Egypt, which brought freedom. Passover not only typifies redemption, but prophetically it was God’s plan for world redemption through Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb. What a great reason to celebrate!
“And they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days with joy,” Ezra 6:22. I have not personally found many believers who celebrate the Lord’s Feasts. It is rare to find anyone excited about getting rid of the leaven or yeast in their lives. They believe it may be painful or too hard to give up enjoyable and addicting habits. It may be even worse for some to lay down their mental strongholds so they can receive inner healing.
Passover cannot start until all leaven (sin, corruption, and defilement) is removed. Cleansing the home is a part of the preparation. However, cleansing the home is just the beginning. Believers who celebrate Passover, know that cleansing of our home includes the cleansing of our heart in cooperation with the Spirit of God.
What an interesting era we are in right now with all the diverse opinions and decisions brought about by a presidential change. It seems each of the 7 mountains (religion, family, government, business, media/communications, arts/entertainment, and education) have been stirred up with disagreements and controversy. What a challenging time, as we try to focus and maintain His peace.
1 Corinthians 5:7 Paul states: “Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, just as you really are unleavened. For Christ the Passover Lamb has been sacrificed.” Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, we have been made new. His death and resurrection have removed the leaven in our life. In a practical way, we daily deal with leaven that must be cleansed from within and from the influence of the world. It is a time of purifying our heart and a time to decide to separate ourselves from anything unclean.
In preparation for this Passover, beginning April 12th through April 20th, we can cleanse our “house,” get rid of the leaven, and celebrate as we experience His presence, joy, and blessings! Let’s take advantage of this time with Him in prayer, enjoying His Word, receiving His love, and rejoicing because of the freedom our Passover Lamb has brought to us!
In His Covenant Love,
Richard Maisenbacher
The Covenant Center
Covenant Outreach Ministries, Inc.
Contact: info@thecovenantcenter.com