‘TIS THE SEASON: SHINING BRIGHT

Good Evening Friends

I trust your weekend went well

The lights of the season are still SHINING BRIGHT

The joy of the season is still SHINING BRIGHT

And I am praying that you are enjoying a MOST RELAXING HOLIDAY SEASON

Christmas is two short days away –

And while we discussed the light of Christmas a few days ago;

Tonight begins the celebration of Hanukkah – the Festival of Lights

I am not Jewish by birth – obviously 

However I am Jewish by rebirth – my Savior, my LORD, my King is Jewish

And I am part of the family of God

‘God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure.’ Ephesians 1:5

I love that during Hanukkah, it is not only celebrated the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days;

It also serves as a reminder of what can happen when people are courageous

There is never a right time to do the wrong thing;

There is never a wrong time to do the right thing.

Standing for what is right,

Confronting the darkness with light,

Ignoring the odds - and choosing to fight

This is truly a season of miracles –

And that need to stand for what is right is every bit as necessary today

as it was so many years ago

May the LORD grant you courage in every situation you face

May His blessing abound in your life and His peace surround you as a shield

Happy Holidays – 

                And Happy Hanukkah

בָּרוּךְאַתָּהאֲדֹנָיאֱלֹהֵינוּמֶלֶךְהָעוֹלָםשֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּוְקִיְּמָנוּוְהִגִּיעָנוּלִזְּמַןהַזֶּה

‘Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu liz-man ha-zeh.’

‘Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.’

Praying you have a blessed evening…