Hanukkah, or the Feast of Lights, is a reflection of our Savior. As He walked on this earth, He healed the sick, forgave the sinners, and taught on His Father’s commands.
He was and still is the Light to the world.
The Feast of Lights is a beautiful reflection of this. It is a remembrance that Yeshua (Jesus) is our Light.
Although this feast is not a required one, it is still a great time to reflect on our Savior. And I want to look at how this feast can grow our own faith.
We are called to be lights for the Lord.
After our Savior ascended back into Heaven, He gave us His Spirit. We are now living with the Spirit of God within us and should be lit up with that Spirit.
Let’s take a look at what Yeshua (Jesus) said in Matthew 5:14-16:
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
We are the lamp that shines for all to see. And our light comes from the Lord.
By us the world should know the Lord and His goodness. We are the ones who are supposed to reflect the Lord’s love.
Just as Yeshua (Jesus) is the Light to the world, we should be a light for Him.
This world is dark and full of sin. It seems as if everywhere we look we see pain, sadness, and grief. But we can still find light in our Savior.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)
We are chosen to be a light for the Lord. That is our responsibility as believers.
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
Hanukkah is a great time to reflect on how the Lord is your Light. But even if you do not celebrate this feast, you should always realize that He is the Light to the world and that we each are called to be lights for Him.
In His amazing love,
Hannah Marie
How can you be a light for the Lord? Do you celebrate Hanukkah?
