Better Late Than Never: Finding My Way Back to the Omer
I’ll be honest: I am genuinely shocked.
I follow many Messianic accounts online—and yet, somehow, the start of the Omer completely slipped through the cracks of my feed. YouTube just showed me a podcast this afternoon about the importance of counting the Omer for followers of Yeshua to prepare our hearts for Pentecost (Shavuot).
You can check out the specific clip that caught my attention here: Why We Count the Omer.
Watching it, the realization hit me: I had totally missed the first nine days of the journey.
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What is the Omer?
The Counting of the Omer is the 49-day bridge between the liberation of Passover and the revelation of Shavuot. For us, it’s a period of intentional introspection. Just as the disciples waited in anticipation for the promised Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) after Yeshua's ascension, we count each day to examine our inner selves, refine our character, and prepare our hearts to be a dwelling place for Him.
Related Resources:
- Messianic Mo'adiym Devotional: Messianic Jewish Devotionals for Israel's Annual Feasts, Fasts and Appointed Times by Kevin Geoffrey on Amazon
- 50 Days to Shavuot Counting The Omer Devotional Vol 2: The Name Above All Names Yeshua by Rabbin/Dr. Deborah Brandt on Amazon
The "I Just Found Out" Rule
In tradition, there’s a specific way to handle a late start. Since I missed those first few days, the "chain" of a "complete" count is technically broken. This means I still count every night from here on out to keep the rhythm and the mindfulness, but I do it without the formal blessing. It’s a humble way to stay connected to the body of believers while acknowledging that life sometimes gets in the way of our intentions.
Why I’m Counting Anyway
Even though I missed the "official" start, I’m jumping in tonight on Day 10.
- Tonight’s Count: "Today is ten days, which is one week and three days of the Omer."
- The Theme: Tiferet shebe-Gevurah (Compassion within Discipline).
How fitting is that? On the day I realized I missed my goal, the theme is about balancing discipline with heart. It’s a reminder to be firm with my spiritual practice but gentle with myself when I stumble.
Let’s Catch Up Together
If your social media feed let you down too, consider this your "Day 10" notification. We have 39 days left for intentional introspection as we grow toward the celebration of the outpouring of the Spirit at Shavuot house.
Are you counting this year? Whether you started on night one or you’re starting with me tonight, I’d love to hear how you’re preparing your heart during this season.
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Sister Su is a survivor through her Saviour and has been blessed to see many miracles in her life. Currently digging her way out from under a mountain of debt while battling chronic illness, she dreams of one day earning her doctorate in practical theology.
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