A Special Message for This Appointed Season
In seasons of uncertainty, pain, or spiritual battle, we often ask: “Where is hope? Where is God moving? Is a miracle still possible for me?”
Hanukkah answers every one of those questions with a resounding YES.
Hanukkah is a stunning reminder that the light of God is never overcome by darkness, and that even when circumstances seem impossible, God is still the God of miracles, intervention, and supernatural breakthrough. This is not simply a historical celebration—it is a prophetic announcement that God is still working, still delivering, still restoring, and still lighting the way forward.
Pastor Larry often encourages us that this season tells us: Your miracle isn’t behind you. It’s ahead of you. We are standing with you for your miracle today!
The Double Miracle That Still Speaks to Us Today
Over 2,000 years ago, Israel faced overwhelming darkness. A foreign empire desecrated the Temple, outlawed biblical faith, and tried to extinguish the identity of God’s people. Yet even in that darkness, the smallest flame of courage became the spark that lit an unstoppable miracle.
- A supernatural victory against impossible odds
The Maccabees—a small, outnumbered group of Jewish believers—refused to bow to fear. They prayed, they stood, and they acted. What followed was nothing short of miraculous: God empowered the few to defeat the many.
It was a victory only Heaven could explain.
- The miracle of the oil
When cleansing and rededicating the Temple, they found only one small jar of pure oil—just enough for one day. Yet they chose to light the menorah in faith. And God responded by causing the oil to burn not one day… not two… but eight full days, until new consecrated oil was ready.
This was God declaring,
“Where you see lack, I see overflow. Where you see limitation, I see new beginnings.”
This same God is your God today.
A Season of New Beginnings and Supernatural Overflow
Most of us know seven represents completion in Scripture. But eight—celebrated throughout Hanukkah—represents something far more powerful:
- New beginnings
- Fresh anointing
- Supernatural increase
- Overflow beyond the natural
The number eight is God’s numerical signature for “I’m not finished—watch what I do next.”
This is why Hanukkah is considered a moadim—an appointed time on God’s calendar. A time when Heaven is open, faith is stirred, and miracles begin to break forth.
If there is an area in your life that feels stuck or incomplete…
If you’re believing for healing, restoration, financial breakthrough, or family miracles…
If you’re asking God to open a new season…
Hanukkah is your prophetic reminder that a new beginning is not only possible—it is appointed.
Prayer plus Action: God’s Miracle Formula
One of the most overlooked messages of Hanukkah is this:
The miracles didn’t happen through prayer alone. The Maccabees prayed—and then they acted.
This is how God always works.
- Moses prayed… then raised his staff.
- Joshua prayed… then marched around Jericho.
- Peter prayed… then stepped out of the boat.
- The Maccabees prayed… then fought for the Temple.
And God blessed the work of their hands.
Today, God calls us to the same partnership:
Pray like it depends entirely on God.
Act like it depends entirely on you.
Pastor Tiz often reminds us, “When we pray, believe, stand, and obey, God adds His super power to our natural steps.”
Oil: The Anointing That Rises Above Everything
Oil in Scripture is not simply fuel—it is a symbol of the anointing of God.
And oil has a unique physical property: It rises every time above everything around it.
This is a picture of what God is doing in your life:
- His presence rises above your battle.
- His strength rises above your weakness.
- His provision rises above your need.
- His victory rises above the attack.
The anointing lifts you, empowers you, and causes you to shine even when you feel depleted.
And just as the oil in the Temple refused to run out, God is declaring: “Your flame will not go out. My anointing in you will rise again.”
The Shamash: The Messiah Rekindles Your Flame
At the center of the Hanukkah menorah stands the shamash, the “servant candle.”
Its job is simple yet profound: It relights every candle that goes out.
Ancient Jewish wisdom sees this as a prophetic picture of the Messiah—the One who kneels down to reignite your flame when life has drained your strength.
When you feel tired,
When your hope feels dim,
When your light flickers…
The Messiah Himself becomes your flame-bearer. He restores, rekindles, and renews your light.
This is the heart of Hanukkah.
This is the heart of Jesus.
Let Your Light Be Visible — The World Needs It
Traditionally, the menorah is placed in a window so its light shines outward into the darkness.
This is not accidental—it is prophetic.
Your faith was never meant to be hidden.
Your voice was never meant to be silent.
Your light was never meant to be covered.
In a world pushing faith to the margins, Hanukkah boldly says:
“Shine anyway.”
- Shine your hope.
- Shine your boldness.
- Shine your love for Israel.
- Shine your generosity.
- Shine your faith publicly.
Because someone in darkness is waiting for your light.
Your Generosity Is Bringing Miracles to Israel
Every time you pray, give, or stand with Israel, you become part of a miracle that continues the Hanukkah story today.
You are not just donating—
You are repairing the world.
You are participating in miracles.
You are shining God’s light where darkness once prevailed.
As we celebrate the miracles of Hanukkah, we face urgent, time-sensitive needs in Israel that require immediate support.
This month, we are committed to fully funding several vital humanitarian outreaches:
- Trauma-healing camps for children suffering PTSD
- Food packages for Holocaust survivors and impoverished elderly Jews
- A permanent bomb shelter to protect schoolchildren
- Project Aliyah flights for families waiting to return to Israel
These are not symbolic projects—they are life-changing, life-protecting, and in many cases, life-saving.
And we cannot complete them without your help.
Your generosity is not just an act of giving— It is an act of light.
When you give today, you:
✨ Rekindle someone’s hope ✨ Restore dignity to the vulnerable ✨ Protect children in danger ✨ Bring families home to safety ✨ Fulfill biblical prophecy ✨ Shine the light of God into real darkness
This Hanukkah, be the miracle someone is praying for.
Let your light shine. Let your generosity speak. Let your faith act.
Because darkness cannot win when light rises.
God’s light in you is greater than anything you face.
Your Best Is Yet To Come
Larry Huch Ministries
