This morning I showed up early to Webster Christian School, to partake in our annual Senior Class Breakfast prior to the start of the first day of school. As I walked down the hall, I heard a strange sound, like a ram's horn.
My guess was on the mark! Our newest staff member, Benjamin Rogers, was playing a shofar throughout the building! When I asked him why, he was happy to tell me, and I was pleased to share his answer with the TruthWalk readership. Here's what Ben said:
Amen, Ben. I agree! I love the uniqueness of our opening day at Webster Christian School.
Shofar, so good!
My guess was on the mark! Our newest staff member, Benjamin Rogers, was playing a shofar throughout the building! When I asked him why, he was happy to tell me, and I was pleased to share his answer with the TruthWalk readership. Here's what Ben said:
The Shofar is a biblical instrument used for communication. God commanded Israel to sound it every year at Rosh HaShannah (the biblical new year! 9/13 of this year). There are 3 traditional calls that are sounded at this time: a call to attention (awakening), a cry for help, and a call to battle! As we sound it then it is a spiritual prayer that God would awaken our hearts and spirits to His presence, that we would humble ourselves and look to Him for our help, and then that He would prepare us to battle for His kingdom!
I thought this would be fitting as we begin our New Year as the school!
Amen, Ben. I agree! I love the uniqueness of our opening day at Webster Christian School.
Shofar, so good!