The "Ten Days of Awe," or "High Holy Days," are celebrated by Jews each year in the fall, usually September and early October.
They begin with Rosh Hashanah (New Years, Feast of Tabernacles) and conclude with Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
These ten days are celebrated to remember God's powerful holiness, to worship Him with reverent awe, and to repent of sin and seek and bestow forgiveness. They recognize the incredible truth of God's reconciliation with man -- ten days to focus on bowing down before Him in humility, meditating on Him and celebrating their special relationship with Him, always with great joy.
Reminds me of our childhood catechism -- Q: What is the chief end of man? A: The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever!
I love the name of these days: Days of Awe. I can't think of a more perfect title for them.
We Christians can celebrate these days, too -- especially the reconciliation of God and man, accomplished through Jesus -- and bringing us all our Days of Awe! Forever and forever. Amen.
Let's have a Day of Awe today - and the first day of a Life of Awe!
It's our special Memorial Day!
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