Jesus described a coming judgment that will be announced by the blowing of the shofar (Matt. 24:31). Throughout his life, whether in Jerusalem at the Temple or in the synagogues of Galilee, Jesus heeded the shofar's call.
 
During the crucifixion, Jesus hung on the cross, and time moved on. Amazingly, the Bible says at the ninth hour- 3:00 P.M.-at the moment when the Passover lamb was killed for the whole nation, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "It is finished. Into your hands I commit my spirit”. (Luke 23:46) You can almost picture the whole city busy in its work.  But suddenly the shofar blows, and those who believe in God stop a moment.  In the quiet, the Lamb of God dies at the instant of the Temple sacrifice.  What a profound way of describing for us what Jesus Christ came to do: He died as our Passover Lamb.

 

Prayer
Lord, help me stop for a moment and realize that quietly, in the background, you are always there -- working -- furthering your Kingdom and working in my life.  Help me each day to be reminded not only of the Easter Mornings but the 3PM’s of my life!  Amen