Yom Kippur is for Christians, Too.

On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD. You shall not do any work on this same day, for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement on your behalf before the LORD your God. If there is any person who will not humble himself on this same day, he shall be cut off from his people. As for any person who does any work on this same day, that person I will destroy from among his people. You shall do no work at all. It is to be a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwelling places. It is to be a Sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your Sabbath. Leviticus 23:27-32

 

This is the day—the Day of Atonement. Humble or be cut off. Don’t do any work…or be destroyed. Observe the Sabbath—rest. Very definite commands. Looks to me like these are still part of the Ten Commandments. Keep the Sabbath—don’t work. We are even to fast. God isn’t expecting any more of us than He expected of the Israelites when He gave the Ten Commandments to Moses (see Exodus 20) and then the festivals, including the Day of Atonement—as listed in Leviticus 23. This Day of Atonement is a chance to set things right with Him and with others. He is a merciful God. We need to take advantage of His grace and mercy by being obedient…atone for your sin. Where do you stand—or kneel—with God today? Evening will be here before you know it. Have you humbled yourself before the Lord and met with others to ensure that you are right with everyone? This is a day of remembrance of the atonement of Christ for us. This is the Day that the Lord has made…let us rejoice in His love and mercy.

 

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, I continue to humble myself before You—almighty God. Your plan for mankind continues to amaze me as Your love, grace and mercy permeate our lives when we are so unworthy. Forgive me for my rebellious spirit, and for assuming that life should be good for me. I am Your child and only as Your child am I am worthy of Your love—no matter what happens in life. I praise You with all of my heart, soul, mind and life.

Yom Kippur ends at nightfall – today.

 

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