Re-dedicate yourself - let’s not only rejoice in the victory we have, but continue to walk in it, wholeheartedly dedicated to serving God – no matter the cost

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." - Revelation 12:11 

As parents trying to raise kids in this world, we're constantly reminded by the Lord of Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." 

The Hebrew word "train," in this passage is,
"Chanak" which can be translated, "train up" or "dedicate." 

It's the root word from which we get the word, Chanukah.

The festival of Chanukah is not only a time of rejoicing, but also a time of "dedication." 

Let's be reminded of the cost that the Maccabees were willing to pay to make their stand against Antiochus -- who was led of the same Anti-Christ spirit that swirls around us today.

They were willing to lay it all down and dedicate themselves to serving God.

As the spirit of Anti-Christ is released in this age, we also need to make a stand in the Spirit and consecrate ourselves for the battle before us. 

So this holiday season, let’s not only rejoice in the victory we have, but continue to walk in it, wholeheartedly dedicated to serving God – no matter the cost! 

Have a great weekend -- Shabbat Shalom!

Worthy Devotions

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Chanukah - the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights - this holiday has its roots in a revolution against assimilation and suppression of Jewish religion

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