Sunday, December 6, 2009

Yeshua during Hanukkah...

Then came Hanukkah in Jerusalem, It was winter, and when Yeshua was walking around inside the Temple area, in Shlomos Colonnade. So the Judeans Surrounded him and said to him, "How much Longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us publicly!" Yeshua answered them, "I have already told you and you don't trust me. The works I do in my Father's name testify on my behalf, but the reason you don't trust is that you are not included among my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice, I recognize them, they follow me, and I give them eternal life." - John 10:22-28a.

Today, as you read these verses we see Yeshua in the temple during Hanukkah. Yes you read correctly Hanukkah. Even though our evangelical circles have not acknowledged this fact the Word is clear that Yeshua was in the temple during the feast of dedication (Festival of Lights) Hanukkah.

What is compelling to me in addition to this fact, is that Yeshua shared with the Judeans that they did not trust Him. Yeshua went on further to say, my sheep listen to my voice and then Yeshua recognized them. Next the sheep follow Him. Finally, eternal life is granted.

Are you listening to voice of the Lord calling you today?
Are you willing to follow Him?
Eternal life is waiting for you.
The world needs to know the voice of the Lord, confess He is lord and believe.

Why not allow God to use you to direct people to the voice of the Lord.
This can only happen if your testimony rings true with the Shepherds ear.

Has He recognized you?
Have you heard your name?

Blessings from Indianapolis,
Todd