A Season of Teshuvah
On the Hebrew Calendar, the month before the fall feast days is called Elul. In Judaism, this month is traditionally associated with the theme of repentance, or in Hebrew, teshuvah. It’s a time of introspection, reconciliation, and preparation.
Many people think of repentance as simply turning away from sin. However, the biblical concept of teshuvah is much deeper than that. Turning away from sin is certainly part of it, but the focus is different. Teshuvah literally means to "return." The goal is essentially to return to the Lord—that is, restore unhindered fellowship with Him. It is a divine invitation to the prodigal son (that’s us) to come back home and embrace the Father’s presence. And that heart to return to God is the actual process by which we turn away from sin ... READ MORE
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