Today is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Let us join our Jewish friends in celebrating the atoning God!
After Sabbath, the highest of the High Holy Days is Yom Kippur. This day is given to a twenty-five hour fast, repentance, and a cessation of labor. Observant Jews wear white clothing and canvas sneakers. The wearing of leather shoes is prohibited. The day is spent in the synagogue for services.
The book of Jonah is read. In Jonah, God is revealed as forgiving of the repentant of all nations.
Most of all, this day carries a sense of urgency. Time is fleeting! God awaits but will not wait forever. Judgment is sure. Let us all, this day, repent and believe the good news. Our atoning God is near.
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