Celebrating the Feast of Trumpets: A Call to Reflection and Renewal

The Feast of Trumpets, also called Yom Teruah, is a biblical festival that marks the beginning of the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar. It is a time of sounding the shofar, calling God’s people to awaken spiritually, prepare their hearts, and remember His covenant promises. In Leviticus 23:23–25, the Lord commanded Israel to observe this day with a sacred assembly, the blowing of trumpets, and offerings to Him. The sound of the trumpet was not only a signal for gathering but also a reminder of God’s presence, His kingship, and the hope of redemption. For believers today, the Feast of Trumpets carries deep prophetic meaning. It points us to the return of our Messiah, when the last trumpet will sound and the dead in Christ will rise (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). It reminds us to live with readiness, humility, and expectation, keeping our hearts aligned with God’s will.