David reminds us in the Psalms that Abba is the source of our individual light…
Psalm 27:1 and Psalm 18:28 that YHVH Himself is the source of our own individual light: YHVH is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? YHVH is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread? For You light my lamp; YHVH my Elohim illumines
Caleb read the Maccabees, the story of Hanukkah.
The girls listened.
Lil Mister was Tuckered out and fell asleep before presents.
Our second candle reminds us that Abba provides us light in the darkness.
Exodus 13:21-22 reveals that YHVH is the source of Israel’s light: And YHVH was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
Hanukkah started tonight, first of eight nights commemorating the rededication of the temple after the Greeks defiled it.
Each night we light a candle and reflect on Abba’s provisions. Tonight we remembered the creation of light.
We also give gifts. Usually small tokens to start the festival and then some larger things towards the end.
The munchkins got new gloves and family game, Lewis & Clark. It’s along the lines of Oregon Trail as a board game. Looking forward to some family game nights!
Alaska on my mind... 