Hanukkah: more than a 'Jewish holiday'

Joseph Farah wrote this article about Hanukkah, which I found interesting and worth sharing.

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Bruce

"Did you know Jesus, or Yeshua as He was known throughout His life, celebrated Hanukkah?

During His earthly ministry, Hanukkah was known as the feast of dedication. In fact, it is still known as the feast of dedication today – that’s what Hanukkah means.
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When the Maccabees returned to Jerusalem to liberate it, they entered the Temple to clear it of the idols placed there by the Syrians. A new altar was built. The golden menorah had been stolen by the Syrians, so the Maccabees made one of cheaper metal. But when they went to light it, they found only a small amount of pure olive oil bearing the seal of the High Priest Yochanan. It was sufficient to light only for one day.

By yet another miracle of God, though, it continued to burn for eight days, until the new oil was made available for the purification ceremony.

It is this final miracle that Jews commemorate annually with the lighting of candles and the Hanukkah celebration to this day.

It’s a commemoration that should be an inspiration to all freedom-loving, God-fearing people around the world. It is for me.

Happy Hanukkah."