Messiah The Shamash
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Joy of the Shamash
There's a mystery concerning the ninth candle on the Chanukah menorah. The Chanukah menorah has eight candles, each candle representing one of the eight days of Chanukah. Then there's a ninth candle called the 'shamash.' 'Shamash' in Hebrew means 'the servant.' The shamash candle is the light that lights up all the other candles. Messiah is called the servant of the Lord. Yeshua, Jesus, said 'I am the Light of the world.' He's the shamash, the servant of the Lord, and the light that gives light to our lives. If you follow Jesus, then you must be like Him - a servant of the Lord. Live seeking to do His will above your own and rejoicing in the joy of doing it. Those who serve the Lord will be filled with light, just as the servant candle is filled with light, just as Messiah is the light - called not only to shine, but to light up the lives of others, to set aflame those who dwell in darkness. Serve the Lord with all your heart and you will shine with the light that lights up the darkness. For you, in Messiah, are the shamash.

Today's Mission
Seek out God's will for you today. Find the joy in serving others and be the source of Light in your part of the world.

Matthew 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Have a blessed day and week.
May Yeshua Hamashiach bless you,
Love, Lizzy