Jewish tradition states that Mashiach Tzidkeinu (our righteousness) will bring the righteous to the service of Teshuvah (doing commandments of God). This seems to be puzzling for we normally associate the service of Teshuva with those who are far from righteous. Why will the righteous need to do Teshuvah in the times of Mashiach?

The answer is quite simple, we all have fallen short from the Glory of HaShem, and this is why we need Mashiach. Our Rabbi Yeshua Melech Mashiach sent Shlichim (emissaries) to all parts of the world to bring others to Teshuvah (Repentance).

Each and every one of us, is a Shaliach (emissary) to bring the goodness of Torah and the love of HaShem to the outside world through Him (Or La’Goyim / Light to the nations); for the strength to achieve this comes from HaShem via His perfect Korban (sacrifice, Yeshayahu 53), for indeed Yitzchak sacrifice was just a model of what was to come!

The Talmud distinguishes between two types of Teshuva, or penitence. The first is teshuva me’yira, or penitence that results from the fear of punishment. This type of teshuva has the power to turn all of one’s intended transgressions into the lighter form of accidental transgressions. Yet, such teshuva lacks the power to completely cleanse the soul.

The second type of teshuva is Teshuva me’ahava, or penitence that results from the love of God. A person awakens to such penitence as soon as he or she realizes the infinite goodness of God, and contemplates the thousands of favors He does for each of us every single hour. When you love someone, the last thing in the world you want to do is to cause them sorrow or disappointment. When we realize how terribly our misdeeds sadden Hashem, we “return”, or repent out of sheer love. Such penitence has the power to turn willfull, premeditated transgressions into mitzvas, thereby completely cleansing the soul.

The age of Mashiach is teshuva time; there’s still time for teshuva with love.

Let us continue to do our Rabbi’s will ? bringing other people to Teshuvah and thus truly serving, living for / with / through Mashiach. (Mattityahu 28:19-20) Amen