In Exodus 12, the children of Israel are still in Egypt. They are still under bondage. They are still living under the weight of oppression. But in the middle of all that pressure, God does not tell them to panic — He tells them to prepare. Get the lamb ready. Apply the blood. Remove the leaven. Get your clothes on. Keep your shoes on your feet. Put your staff in your hand. In other words, when pressure rises, readiness matters.