Day 27 / 40 Prepare yourself, Jesus is coming soon

In recent weeks and days, a certain silence has been noticeable following the passing of the annual autumn festivals in the biblical calendar. These festivals, including Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), called people to practice teshuva , or repentance.

Teshuva is a Hebrew term that literally means "return" or "conversion" and guides us on a path of repentance and transformation. It is not simply about regretting mistakes, but rather an active process of making amends, admitting, and consciously reorienting our behavior. It is a return to our inner purity and to God. The term is derived from the Hebrew word "shuv," meaning "to return," and illustrates the movement toward a primordial, unclouded state—away from sin and error. The process essentially comprises three steps:

1. Regret for the past,

2. Confession of the crime committed and the firm intention to shed the sin committed and not to commit it again.

3. An important component of teshuva is restitution , which includes reconciliation with those who have been harmed by one's own actions.

In Germany, depending on the federal state, we celebrate the Protestant Day of Repentance and Prayer. Like the biblical Teshuva, this day is intended to provide space for reflection, repentance, and conversion. Believers are called upon to reflect on their mistakes and ask God for forgiveness. The Day of Repentance and Prayer is a movable holiday that falls every year on the Wednesday before All Saints' Day, the last Sunday of the church year in November. In 2025, the Day of Repentance and Prayer will be on November 19th.

Historically, days of repentance and prayer were often initiated in times of crisis or impending danger to encourage people to repent and pray for help. We also find an example of this in the Bible: The prophet Jonah is sent by God to Nineveh to warn the inhabitants of their impending doom. When the king then proclaims a general fast, the city repented, and God ultimately spared them (see Jonah 3:4–10 ).

I would like to encourage all readers today to pause and turn to Abba Yah, our Heavenly Father, to make peace with Him. Is God first in your life? Have you committed your life to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, and are you aligning your path with Him? Are you guided by the voice of the Holy Spirit? Are you in harmony with your family, friends, and colleagues? There is still time: Repent and turn around. Keep God's commandments, especially the first commandment and the Sabbath. The Sabbath is a holy day of the Lord, which He has set before us.

Prepare yourself. Jesus is coming back soon.

On May 20, 2020, Jesus gave me new courage with these words. You can find the conversation at the following link.

Encouragement: Get ready - Dialogue with Jesus

Ask for forgiveness and turn to God! Forgiveness is still possible. Entrust yourself to Jesus Christ: He is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through him. (Joh 14,6)