Happy Hanukkah

Today is the first day of Hanukkah. 

We have not converted in our study of the Hebrew tongue, but we do try to keep aware of Jewish celebrations.  The celebration is actually a beautiful remembrance of God's blessing on the Jews ... when oil that should have lasted for about 1 day, lasted for 8 days.  The unfortunate part is that the Jews celebrate God's provision of oil, and ignore His provision of their Messiah.

We went to the mall in Charlotte today in search of some more Hebrew speaking vendors.  We prayed that we would be able to give out some more Barit Hodesha (New Covenants).  We were excited to arrive and see a program set up in the center of the mall for a Hanukkah Celebration hosted by a Jewish Preschool!  We gave one Hebrew New Testament to an Orthodox Jew there selling menorahs. 

We then found kiosks with 4 other Jewish young people.  We were able to give New Testaments to 2 of them and hope to go back when it is a little quieter.  We even shared a Hanukkah donut with one of the girls!

God is good.  He loves the Jewish people and He loves Israel.  Shouldn't we?

Just a note.  It was during Hanukkah (the festival of lights) that Jesus declared Himself to be the Light of the World.