Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

Hau'oli La Yom Kippur!

Reflecting on this Day: Yom Kippur, I could only think about the overwhelming love that Christ has for His children from past to present.  The death on the cross was paradon/forgiveness/ATONEMENT for our sins.  Making atonement with God means we are sealed in the Book of Life for eternity. This is the holiest day of the year for Jews.  It settles their fate with God.

On Monday, I started fasting and praying for direction from the Lord.  His clear message to me was that I needed to press in on restoring my relationships within my family; the resolute will bring freedom and atonement with God for our entire family. By Tuesday night I was on my face crying out to Him for forgiveness; repenting.  I was completely unaware that it was the beginning of Yom Kippur which starts the night before and ends the day of.  Wednesday morning, I was sharing my experience of this breakthrough, we started to pray and God made known that today was Yom Kippur.  Clarity abounded.  On this very day of Atonement He brought me to my knees that my fate might be sealed for eternity.  I would be blessed with freedom and indescribable love for my life.

Of course He would orchestrate such a prompting in my heart to indirectly celebrate this holiest of days.  I am and was overwhelmed with Gods inexhaustible love for me.  He thinks of everything.  He considers me day and night.  He spends His life mediating on me.  He takes care of my needs.  Oh how He loves me.  I could hardly breathe. I was profoundly suffocated by His love.  My heart was brought to life in such a heavenly manner.  It has been along time since I have felt His love this deeply.  I was teleported back to a time of my life when He would literally and physically take my breath away.

My memory recalls a time when I wore a decorated ring on the wedding finger as an outward declaration that I was the Bride of Christ, even though I am single.  And it was an inward commitment to stay single and pure until my husband in Heaven sends forth a earthly Godly husband.  My simple act of obedience developed into a tool for testifying of my incredible love for God and how He loved me back.

The most exciting topic in my life, besides my son, is talking about my Heavenly Husband.  This love that overwhelms me at times, usually attracts admirers.  We exchange conversation about current affairs, politics, life, and then inevitably the conversation shifts to flattery, "I see you're married.  Your husband is one lucky guy to have such a woman as you."  My Cheshire grin ensues, I blush a little, superceded by the unexplainable joy of being invited to gush about my husband.  I never trier this moment. I waste no time accepting the invitation to talk about Him.

"I have the most amazing husband on this earth. I AM the luckiest lady.  He takes care of me like I have never been cared for by anyone.  He dines me, clothes me, takes care of all my needs, anticipates all my needs, is with me all the time.  We talk day and night.  He loves to spend time with me, be with me, hear me, answer me.  He throws parties for me, gives me flowers on Valentines day, presents on birthdays and gifts unexpected.   He never forgets me, no never.  He considers me above all others.  He knows every hair on my head.  He is the most patient man towards me.  I have wronged Him yet He continues to forgive me and loves me unconditionally.  His excitement for me never grows tired.  He is so in love with me.  Sometimes it is hard to believe that someone could love me so much.  He laughs with me, cries with me, comforts me.  He tells me 'I am most beautiful among women. No one else comes close to comparing with me. My voice is sweet and my face is lovely. I am altogether beautiful, there is no flaw in me. I have stolen His heart.  His heart beats faster with one glance of my eyes.' He is the most amazing Father to our son.  He cares for all our needs." 

With every adjective, I witness the exciting building.  I can tell my solicitor is anxious to know more about this unbelievable husband of mine. At the wrap of the conversation, some ask what is my husbands name. I gather they secretly hope to meet this extravagant man.  Just to perpetuate the intrigue, I say His name is Jesus (pronounced Hee-Sus).  "Oh, so he is Mexican?" They try to guess.  "Jesus de Christo", I reply, intently watching the look on their face of wonderment.  This gets them every time.  When they realized that I am talking about God,  the portal opens to share of my relationship and the love and hope that Jesus has for them in their lives and how He wants to be their husband, father, protector, guider, also.

Why do I reflect on this very day?  Because God reminded me that He is still my husband.  He wants US to make atonement in our lives so that we can feel His extravagance for us. He is still my deliverer.  He is constant and working out all things for my good.  He who began a good work in me is faithfully completing it.  Hallelujah.  This brought me peace in the midst of this season of my life.  This very day spoke volumes to me in a passionate way.  This is the day of celebrating laying down our pride, repenting of wrong doings and disobedience towards God and man, purifying ourselves for His sake so that we can walk in the joy and freedom that He wants us to experience.  Truth is Love and Love is God. So remember to allow atonement cleanse your life so that you can walk in the freedom of Love.  As He made atonement for our sins so that we could have eternal life so shall we do the same for Him and others around us.  My hope is that freedom will bring an overwhelming love in your life that will make you gush with His love!  Be set free to love and be loved. ---1 Corinthians 13.--- Happy Yom Kippur!