In Winter’s Night

The Light has come and darkness cannot overcome! Reclaiming us, cleansing and consecrating the temple (within), have you considered the bloody war fought for us?

Jesus Christ our Lord, born to save, suffer and die and be raised from the dead that we may be cleansed and dedicated or rededicated to God for His special purpose. Lamps of God! When it seems hopeless to some, God is working in others to war.

The Miracle of Rededication

In Winter’s Night

Socked away
Forgotten fight
Untold story
In winter’s night

Temple desecration
Just go along
What will it hurt
Join the throng

Bloody war
Devout believers
Lamps of God
Silence the deceivers

Familiar sights
Oil for the Light
Called to Shine
In winters night

©️ laurette laster December 2025

The Maccabean Victory, often overshadowed, symbolizes the triumph of faith and perseverance, as embodied by the miraculous lighting of the Menorah. This powerful symbol commemorates the courageous battle fought to reclaim the Temple, which had been desecrated by the sacrifice of a pig on the altar. Hanukkah celebrates the remarkable victory of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire, marking the recapture of Jerusalem in 164 BCE and the rededication of the Second Temple.

It’s profound that Jesus was present in the Temple courts during the Festival of Dedication, as recorded by John, where He proclaimed the unwavering protection of His followers. The Light has come, and darkness cannot prevail! He has come to guide us toward dedication and rededication to God’s purpose. The Miracle of Rededication shines bright, inspiring us to rise above the challenges of winter’s night. A forgotten fight, a testament to the power of devout believers led by God, reminds us to stand strong against adversity and shine His Light in the darkest of times.

We are truly living in epic times and times of Biblical proportions.

Keep your lamps burning, laurette

God bless you and keep you and make His face “shine” upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord cause His countenance to rise upon and give you Shalom.

Until next time, thank you for listening with me, laurette.