This is one of our favorite times of the year. Why? Hanukkah, which means dedication in Hebrew, is upon us. It’s the celebration that reminds us of God’s faithfulness against the greatest of odds, knowing He is and will perform great miracles again. We wanted you to be able to join us and celebrate for all eight days, so we created a landing page so you could find out more (link below). For the next seven days we will post an update so you can follow along. Chag Hanukkah Sameach (Have a Joyous Hanukkah)!

Tonight is Day 1, where you can gather with your family, light the Hanukkah Menorah (nine branches), and say the following blessings as you light it;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.
3. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.

Devotional: Dedication is not a one time decision but a lifestyle we commit to as believers. We are a set apart people unto the LORD and as such, we are not to act or sound like  the culture that surrounds us.

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, give us the strength, wisdom and courage to remain dedicated to you alone. We ask you to forgive us if we have fallen short and commit our lives to being steadfast to the calling you have placed on our lives. We pray this in the name of Yeshua. Amen

Light the candles for Day 2 and say the blessings;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Devotional: We are to be the lights in the world and shine to be an example of what Yeshua told us to be. Please read: John 8:12, Psalm 27:1 and Psalm 18:28.

Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, we thank you for giving us the Light of the World, Yeshua, and we ask you to help us be the light in the world and to shine brightly in this dark world. We pray this in the name of Yeshua. Amen

Light the candles for Day 3, and say the blessings;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Devotional: In Mark 10:44-45, Yeshua says to be the greatest, we must first be the least and serve others. We see His very life was one of a humble servant who served others first. How should we live our lives?

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, please help us to have the heart of a humble servant as Yeshua demonstrated so we can reflect you to everyone around. Please forgive us if we have ever let pride be a way of life and teach us your ways. We pray this in Yeshua’s name. Amen.

Light the candles for Day 4 and say the blessings;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Devotional: In Psalm 62:1-2 we read that He is our salvation and the very name of Yeshua means, The LORD (YHVH) Saves! How great it is to know for us who have called on His name are saved from a life devoid of meaning. We were created to worship and serve Him alone. Go around the table and share your testimony of how you came to believe in Yeshua as the Messiah.

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, thank you for sending us Yeshua, who is our salvation. May we never cease to give you praise in every season of our lives that you have provided and will continue to provide all we need for a Godly life. We pray this in Yeshua’s name. Amen.

Light the candles for Day 5 and say the blessings;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Devotional: Go around the table and ask each family member or friend to share a story where God intervened and cared for you during a difficult time.

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, thank you for redeeming us and calling us by name to follow in your ways. We thank you for intervening and delivering us from a path headed towards destruction that we may enjoy your glorious light. We pray this in the name of Yeshua. Amen.

Light the candles for Day 6 and say the blessings;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Devotional: We read in 1 Samuel 15:22-23 that King Saul has made a critical mistake in not obeying the voice of the LORD, but choosing his own way. This causes his ultimate demise as king and cuts off his bloodline from ruling Israel.

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, please forgive us for any disobedience in our lives or even in our bloodline. Please show us if we need to make anything right by you or others that we may reflect you. We pray this in the name of Yeshua. Amen.

Light the candles for Day 7 and say the blessings;

1. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has given us Yeshua, the Messiah, the light of the world.  
2. Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

Devotional: We read in Proverbs 11:24-25 that as we are generous to others, we become enriched. It’s another place in scripture where we read,”What you sow is what you reap”. It’s not limited to finances but every aspect. Are you generous with your time for others? If not, what changes can you start to make in your life to always be generous?

Prayer: Our Father in heaven, thank you for being generous to us and giving us all that we need. Please help us to always be generous and spread the love we have received to others. We pray this in Yeshua’s name. Amen.