Hanukkah 4th Candle
Light is something we tend to take for granted. For us, it’s just the flip of a switch. Only when we have a power outage, do we find ourselves dependent on candles or lamps and experience the simple wonder and beauty of a flame.
And when the power comes back on, we celebrate. Light is something to celebrate, especially the light that the Word of God brings. With the Roman calendar, we are celebrating Christmas, Yeshua, the light of the world. While we have no issues whatsoever with the value and meaning of Christmas, we do take issue with the accuracy of its timing. This is not, however, the topic of our discussion. We do wish you a very blessed Christmas.
When you light the 4th Hanukkah candle or lamp, go to Ps. 119: 105, 130. Verse 105 says: ” Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Now how many times are we faced with decisions and not sure how to proceed? Every day we make decisions that affect our lives in some way, sometimes in small ways and sometimes in big ways.
We can find the direction to take through the wisdom of scripture as we search it out. We should also be making daily journeys in God’s Word so that its life, its light can get established in our hearts. So as we celebrate Hanukkah this 4th night, let’s remember the value and light that His word brings to our lives and helps us from stumbling.
Verse 130 says:” The entrance of Your words gives light, it gives understanding to the simple.” Don’t you just love children at the age when their favorite question is why. Understanding why things happen or don’t happen is an important need that we all have.
We live in a very complex world and many times we can get overwhelmed. Going to God’s Word can help us keep things simple. His Word brings understanding to us as we face the challenges of each day, if we take the time to quiet ourselves and let His Word settle in our spirits and minds.
We wish you a glorious Hanukkah!
Michael and Charleen Ecuyer