Days of Awe

As we are heading into the Feast of Trumpets we are reminded of their significance in many ways. In Jewish tradition the days from what we observe as Trumpets all the way through Atonement are considered the “Days of Awe.” Rosh Hashanah (Trumpets) denotes the start of the Days of Awe, which are the 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur (Atonement). These days are used for introspection and reflection on the mistakes of the past year and the changes to make for the coming year. By Atonement in Jewish tradition it was common to seek forgiveness from others you have wronged. It was believed that if they did not forgive you then God would not do so as well.

As Christians we may observe the same days with different names. We have a different focus for those days. For Jews their Messiah has yet to come but for us he has come, died for our sins and opened the door for our forgiveness and salvation. His ascending to Heaven also opened the door for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in all those willing to receive it. Everything was done through him and him alone.

Instead of a few days a year for introspection we are to examine ourselves constantly to see if we walk in the communion for the Holy Spirit and therefore in communion with God and His son Jesus Christ. It is a personal journey that takes place every day in our lives as we near the time when we will be in his physical presence again. Jesus Being our atonement died for our sins so these days have an important meaning in the New Testament and Later days.

As for the “Days of Awe” The idea is still valid in some ways for Christians new in Christ. We should take the time to reflect on his second coming and look at ways we should draw near to him. Forgiving others and we wish to be forgiven by God. Shed ourselves of worldly influences and corruption in seeking Him. And to present ourselves as a living sacrifice in His service.

Romans 12: 1 says I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

We do so in living our lives in Christ and the place is sacrifice has put us in our Salvation.

Happy Sabbath!

Your brother in Christ,

Steve Koenig