Messianic Jewish Chanukah Devotional – 2nd Night

December 13, 2017

The Chanukah miracle of light revealed God afresh as the One who provides for His people. He is the supreme gift giver.

Time and again, He shows that nothing is impossible for Him, and He cares for us. Through the miraculous birth of Yeshua, God came to dwell on earth among men. Through the divine act of the His death on the tree, Yeshua set us free. By the miracle of the Holy Spirit imparted to all who believe, God is with us always, and we know His law in our hearts.

On this second night of Chanukah, we rejoice over our God of Wonders, who works miracles in our lives and gives us the gifts of new life, His Spirit within us and the promise of eternity with Him.

Messianic Jewish Chanukah Blessings

Place two candles in the chanukiah tonight, setting them in the holders from right to left. As you light the Servant Candle (Shamash), recite the Chanukah blessings:

Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments and has given us Yeshua the Messiah, the light of the world.

Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Candle Lighting

Using the Servant Candle, light the Chanukah candles in the opposite direction from which you placed them in the holders. Light them from left to right. Return the Shamash to its place. Let the candles go out on their own, and they should burn for a least half an hour.

Scripture Readings

Therefore Adonai Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive. When she is giving birth to a son, she will call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14 TLV).

“Remember His wonders that He has done, His miracles and the judgments of His mouth” (Psalm 105:5 TLV).

“I will put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God and they will be My people” (Jeremiah 31:33 NIV).

Prayer

Almighty God, with You, all things are possible. Thank You for Your spectacular power to work wonders. Thank You for the miracle of Yeshua, God-become-man. Thank You for the gift of new life You have given through Him. Thank You for wanting to do miracles in our hearts every day. May we be quick to let you.

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