10-02-2025 PART 1: Yom Kippur, the Black Horse, and Mustard-Seed Faith
Section 1
Yom Kippur—day of atonement, repentance, and forgiveness—stands as a powerful bridge between the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. From a Jewish upbringing to faith in Christ, the message becomes clear: the sacrifices and the scapegoat foreshadow Jesus’ once-for-all atonement, calling believers to genuine repentance and the deep forgiveness found in Him. Its fasting and rest invite humility and sober self-reflection, urging Christians to pause, examine their ways, and draw nearer to God. Even its forward look—toward universal cleansing—echoes the Christian hope in God’s coming kingdom and final judgment, where grace and truth reach their fullness.
Section 2
Turning to Revelation 6, the third seal reveals a black horse—an image of economic scarcity and wrenching inflation—where a day’s wage buys only meager grain while oil and wine remain guarded. This judgment shakes earthly systems, yet Scripture anchors believers in God’s unwavering provision. Testimonies—like a gas tank inexplicably filled on pocket change—recall the God who multiplied loaves and fish. Whether one’s end-times timeline is pre- or post-rapture, the central point remains: amid turmoil, God sustains His people. He has never uttered “uh-oh,” and He won’t start now; our call is to trust His character more than our calculations.
Section 3
God speaks—and matter appears; He brings something from nothing, not only in creation but in the particulars of our lives. He answers needs in wiser, better ways than we would script—like a church site already (unknown to all) properly zoned—reminding us He doesn’t require our permission, only our dependence. He wants us, though He does not need us; we, however, absolutely need Him. Trials become stages for testimonies, where “no way” becomes “God’s way,” and mustard-seed faith—small but pure—moves mountains. So lift expectations: believe He is, seek Him diligently, and live Philippians 4:13 with Hebrews 11:6—faith that pleases, strength that carries, provision that witnesses.
