The sound of the shofar is more than a tradition—it is a wake-up call.

On Yom Teruah, the Feast of Trumpets, God commanded His people to gather for a holy convocation and to remember through the blowing of trumpets. But what are we supposed to wake up to?

In this message, Pastor Matthew Hartman challenges us to examine the places where we may have become spiritually complacent, distracted, or asleep. We can become so consumed with the temporary things of this world that we miss what is on the heart of God.

Jesus repeatedly warned His disciples:

“Stay awake.”

There were moments when the disciples were awake and Jesus was asleep—like the storm on the Sea of Galilee. They were terrified by something that did not disturb Him.

But in the Garden of Gethsemane, the situation was reversed. Jesus was awake, praying and deeply burdened, while His disciples slept.

That raises an important question:

Are we awake to the things God is awake to—or are we consumed with things that do not concern Him?

This message explores:

• The prophetic meaning of Yom Teruah and the blowing of the shofar

• The danger of spiritual complacency

• Why Yeshua repeatedly commanded His followers to “stay awake”

• Learning to rest when God is resting—and respond when God is moving

• Preparing now instead of waiting until the storm comes

• God’s purposes for Israel and the Jewish people

• The return of Messiah and the urgency of being spiritually ready

• Living with expectation, holiness, prayer, and obedience

The return of Yeshua may seem delayed, but Scripture warns us not to allow the delay to put us to sleep.

“Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.” — Mark 13:33

When the shofar sounds, let it awaken something inside of you.

What is God concerned about?

What is breaking His heart?

What is He doing in this hour?

And are we prepared to partner with Him?

Wake up. Stay alert. Stay ready.

📖 Scriptures include:

Leviticus 23:23–25

Matthew 8:23–27

Psalm 107:28–29

Matthew 26:36–41

Mark 13:32–37