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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:1-5) This is what Israel needs right now: we need Jesus the Messiah, the light of the world. The temple menorah is a symbol of Jesus: Emmanuel, God with us, dwelling among us. As His followers, we have His light and love in our lives, and we can share this life with others. There are hundreds of thousands of Israelis helping in various ways: opening their homes, making meals, taking provisions to those in need… it’s been all hands on deck, and those in the body of Messiah have been quick to help in numerous different ways. Here are a couple of examples. There’s a Jewish pastor whose niece was brutally murdered at the music festival, and within a week he decided to start distributing very expensive first-aid bags to Arab churches all over Israel. Specifically Arab churches, taking a stand against the darkness of Jewish/Arab hatred. Similarly, there are Arab believers in key positions helping in many different ways. One of those providing desperately needed gear to soldiers all over the country is an Arab believer, choosing not only to help, but to help the army of Israel. By refusing to hate and instead bring love, the light pushes back the darkness. Just as the Maccabees had to cleanse and restore God’s house, we need to get back to worshiping the one true God of Israel and throw out all idols. Misplaced trust in the army or leadership of the country has been shaken and Israelis are starting to turn to God more and more, praying, repenting, and seeking His face in this great darkness of war. Mi kamocha b’elim Adonai, “Who among the gods is like you, O Adonai?” We need to rededicate ourselves again to God. As a nation we will start to light the little Hanukkah candles each day in increasing number until all nine are shining brightly together. Each of these little candles make a difference, but when they shine together, there is way more light to drive out the darkness. And darkness will not overcome it. https://www.oneforisrael.org/holidays/the-light-of-hanukkah-in-the-darkness/