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Every night of Hanukkah we light a candle.  On the eighth night the whole candelabra is lit up, representing the miraculous provision of oil that lasted eight days instead of one.  On the first night of Hanukkah, I always think the single candle looks a bit odd standing alone.  There’s so much potential, I think to myself, looking at the empty candle holders beside the one.

Ever feel like you are the only one burning for Yeshua?  You might be a stand alone in your family or in your work place, in your school, or even feel like it in your place of worship.  Be encouraged this Holiday season that what you see on day one of Hanukkah is only the beginning of the miracle.  God wants to use your flame to kindle the other wicks around you.  In Matthew 5:14 Yeshua speaks to you this way: “You are the Light of the world, like a city on a hill glowing for all to see”…”In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that they  may glorify your father in Heaven.”  Let me encourage you not to shrink back in insecurity or lessen your glow by your own feelings of inadequacy.  You were always meant to shine!  God will use your flame to bring glory to his name.

There are family members that are watching your deeds right now.  They are looking for meaning and purpose in life and your witness may bring the necessary spark to ignite their flame.  I believe that whole families are going to shine bright for him in this season.  Unsatisfied co-workers are looking for a better way to live and will notice the fruit of your dedication.  It’ time for the life of Messiah to infiltrate the darkest corners of the market place!  As you burn for Yeshua, be willing to stand alone, and it won’t be long before others are lit up around you.