Thursday, November 21, 2013

TWO DIFFERENT HOLIDAYS WITH A SIMILAR MEANING



TWO DIFFERENT HOLIDAYS WITH A SIMILAR MEANING

This is a message about Thanksgiving and Chanukah
It’s a rare occurrence that they fall on the same day
Both holidays have the message giving thanks to God
Who makes all this possible lifting Him up as we pray

Most people know why we celebrate Thanksgiving
It’s the story of the Pilgrims journey to this land
But it’s also about the freedoms that we enjoy today
Something that a lot of people don’t understand

For the Jew Chanukah is also about giving thanks
But that’s only half of the story of this great holiday
When Judah Maccabee’s army defeated the Assyrians
They went to the synagogue to give thanks and to pray

Wanting to light candles to God to commemorate the victory
Sadly there was only enough oil to last for a single day
But the oil lasted for eight by the time the runner returned
It was a miracle that only the Lord our God could covey

In essence both of these holidays portray a similar message 
Giving thanks to God for all of the blessings that both enjoy
We must also observe and obey all of the laws given to us by
The Lord our God Jehovah Jireh Price of Peace Yeshua Adonai

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