Festival of Lights and Dedication

During this season, we understand that there are many holidays celebrated. One thing we have realized is that behind every seasonal greeting expressed is a heartfelt "peace on earth and good will" towards every person. We know the meaning behind a joyful "Merry Christmas" is a compassion towards people and a time of giving to one another. What a wonderful blessing to celebrate the giving of such a special SON at this time.

There is also a special meaning behind "Happy Hannukah." Hannukah (or Chanukkah - another transliterated spelling of the Hebrew) means dedication. We are coming upon the time of remembrance of the re-dedication of the temple by the Maccabean family. We also see in the book of John that this SON celebrated this time. This is also a time of remembrance of the light in the temple after its re-dedication.

Could it be that this season gives us a different slant on sharing with others about this SON? Is it possible that He calls each of us to re-dedication of our lives to holy and righteous living? Could it be that He is proclaiming His LIGHT from the temple, or, more specifically, the WORD (torah) made flesh (Messiah) is calling out from the highest throne (the highest temple) so that we may not walk in darkness, but be led into his glorious light (salvation)?

Let us remember to not only be kind and generous at this season, but to fulfill our responsibility to share the news with those who have not heard. "The greatest sin in the desert is to know where to find water and NOT share it with the thirsty."
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Isaiah 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

FAMILY

Al and I are so blessed to have my family around for this season. My parents are in from Brazil, my brother and his family from Uruguay, my grandmother from South FL and my other brother and family live here. We are having a great time together. Keep us all in your prayers - especially our dad, who will need surgery while he is state-side.