Second Day – Feast of Trumpets

Meditate. Are you really seeking forgiveness?

Then he (Jesus) said (to His disciples after His resurrection), "When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, "Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.'….” Luke 24:44-47

Feast of Trumpets is known as Rosh Hashanah or the Day of Judgment. Jesus is the one who has the authority, given by the Heavenly Father, to judge.

In addition, the Father judges no one. Instead, he has given the Son absolute authority to judge, so that everyone will honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Anyone who does not honor the Son is certainly not honoring the Father who sent him. "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life. John 5:22-24

The Feast of Trumpets is the first of the High Holy Days marking the beginning of 10 Days of Repentance, or 'Days of Awe' in which Jewish people reflect on the year before and repent for any wrongdoings and then reflect on the year ahead to start afresh. These Days of Awe culminate with the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) at sundown on Sept. 15th when there will be 25 hours of fasting before the LORD, in supplication and acceptance of His forgiveness.

God has promised to forgive our sins…if we ask for forgiveness.

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

Are you really seeking His forgiveness? Are you seeking the forgiveness of those you have offended? 

Prayer ~ Thank You, Heavenly Father, that You forgive me for my sins. I am listening for the final blast from the shofar horn and waiting to be transformed.

But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies. Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: "Death is swallowed up in victory.” 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Come quickly, Jesus.

Verses of Salvation ~ Then let the heavens proclaim his justice, for God himself will be the judge. ... Repent, all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you. But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God." Psalm 50:6, 22-23

Happy Anniversary, Joe & Debbie

Blessings

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