As Hanukkah’s Candles, You are the Light of the World

In my last post about Hanukkah, I explored how the Hanukkah candles symbolize our light in the world and how we partner with God to bring light to the darkness.  Our focus was on Isaiah 60:1-3.  As I continued my research into the Hebrew words used in Isaiah 60:1, it gave me a deeper understanding into my true power as a light in the world.

Isaiah 60:1 reads, “Arise, shine; For your light has come!  And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.”  In a literal Hebrew translation, this would read:  “Arise-you! light-up-you! That he-came light-of you and glory-of Yahweh on you he-is-radiant.”

The Hebrew seemed to be a much stronger statement, especially the idea that Yahweh is radiant upon us.  (more…)

November 26, 2014 | Categories: Hanukkah, Power, Protection, Supernatural | Tags: Amalekites, arise, candles, chanakiah, Chanukah, Gideon, Hanukah, Isaiah 60, Judges 7, light, light in darkness, light of the world, matt 5, Menassah, Midianites, shine, Strong’s 2224, zarach | 2 Comments