Hanukkah night 7

Matthew 5:14-16: "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp, and put it under the peck-measure, but on the lampstand; and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven."

This is the verse that is for this night of Hanukkah...and after the events of this morning, I feel that it is an appropriate one.  It is on occasions such as this that we as believers can shine the brightest and bring a testimony of who Jesus is to others. So often when people think of Christians, it is because of our politics and the words that we say. However being a true Christian is being an example of who Jesus is. During a time like this, I believe that Jesus would be bringing words of comfort to the families who have lost a loved one, providing in one way or another to be able to help those affected by this tragedy. 

It is one thing for us to say that we are believers, but as the saying goes, people will not care how much we know until we show how much we care...it is when we care and help in whatever way we can, that we can make Jesus known to them and show how real our faith is. 

Father, we pray for those who have lost a loved one today, and we ask that You may give them strength and comfort. We ask that those who are called by Your name may show themselves strong so that Your name will be lifted up, and Your word has told us that when You are lifted up, You will draw all men unto you. Lord we ask that this which has been meant for evil will be turned into good by You and become a testimony of strength and true rebuilding which is based on You, In Jesus name, Amen.