On the tenth day of the appointed month (Tishri) in early autumn, you must deny yourselves. Neither native-born Israelites nor foreigners living among you may do any kind of work. This is a permanent law for you. On that day offerings of purification will be made for you, and you will be purified in the LORD's presence from all your sins. It will be a Sabbath day of complete rest for you, and you must deny yourselves. This is a permanent law for you. ... This is a permanent law for you, to purify the people of Israel from their sins, making them right with the LORD once each year." Moses followed all these instructions exactly as the LORD had commanded him. Leviticus 16:29-31, 34
Meditate. Consider seeking God and coming close to Him during this holy day.
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A
permanent law or statute. Can’t change it. God decreed it. That’s the way it
is. Don’t work—just worship and honor God—atone for your sins for the year.
That is what this Holy Day of Yom Kippur is all about—purification from sin.
Note that it says “you will be purified in the LORD’s presence from all your
sins.” This isn’t something that people can do for themselves.
The Lord God purifies us—He removes the sin. That is atonement. But we have to
come to Him, admitting our mistakes and humbly seeking forgiveness. Prepare
your heart daily—continually praying to the Lord. Paul wrote such advice to the
church at Thessalonica.
Always be joyful. Never stop
praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who
belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at
prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away
from every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22
Pray
continually and stay away from anything evil. Good advice then…and today. Are
you seeking atonement? The Day of Atonement is next week. On
that day offerings of purification will be made for you, and you will be
purified in the LORD's presence from all your sins. An offering of
purification will be offered for you. Your sins will be forgiven...just
ask.
The
shofar is sounded at the end of the final service in the synagogue on Yom
Kippur, some say to represent the closing of heaven gates or the temple’s
gates. It is significant of the reconciliation with God and with others that
has taken place…or should have…in the last ten or more days.
This
is only a few days off—so plan ahead. Consider who you need to forgive or haven’t
spoken with for a while and reach out to them.
Do you feel that during this time of Yom Kippur you’re seeking repentance
and renewal?
Prayer
– Lord God, strengthen us to continually be in conversation with You that we
would be in Your presence and in that we would stay away from evil. I praise
You for Your plan for our lives that we can stand before You one day, holy and
pure. Atoned of our sin.
Verse of Salvation ~ Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Yom
Kippur is a time of fasting—so plan ahead.
Fasting
Tips:
In order
for your system to be geared up for a fast it is good to do a couple days of
intermittent fasting—the 16 or 18-hour fast followed by eating two meals,
easing into a time of fasting. Of course, the actual day of fasting on the Day
of Atonement needs to focus on God, not waiting to eat your next meal. In His
Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His followers about fasting, stressing that
it should be a private thing—so don’t call attention to yourself.
And when you fast, don't make it
obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so
people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the
only reward they will ever get. But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your
face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who
knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward
you. Matthew
6:16-18
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