Chanukah Message for the Church
Zechariah 4 — “Not by Might, Nor by Power…”
Shalom, beloved brothers and sisters in Messiah.
As we enter the season of Chanukah — the Feast of Dedication — I want to share a word of encouragement that speaks directly to the heart of what Elohim is doing among us.
This season is not only about remembering a miracle from long ago. It is about rededicating ourselves, rebuilding what has been shaken, and receiving fresh oil from the Spirit of Elohim.
Today, we look to Zechariah 4, a prophetic message that carries the very DNA of Chanukah.
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A People in the Middle of Rebuilding
In Zechariah’s day, the people had begun rebuilding the Temple, but the work stalled.
They faced:
- discouragement
- opposition
- lack of resources
- exhaustion
- and the feeling that the task was too great
Many of us know this feeling.
Many churches know this feeling.
Many families know this feeling.
Chanukah speaks directly into this moment.
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The Menorah Vision
Zechariah sees a golden menorah with seven lamps and two olive trees feeding oil directly into it.
This is a picture of:
- Elohim’s presence
- Elohim’s Spirit
- Elohim’s unending supply
- Elohim’s ability to sustain what He commands
The message is clear:
When Elohim calls you to shine, He also supplies the oil.
This is the heart of Chanukah.
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“Not by Might, Nor by Power…”
Yahweh speaks to Zerubbabel:
> “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says Yahweh of hosts.
This is not poetry — it is a promise.
- “Might” means human strength
- “Power” means human resources
- “My Spirit” means divine empowerment
Chanukah reminds us that victory does not come from being the strongest — it comes from being the most dedicated.
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The Mountain Will Become a Plain
Yahweh then speaks to the obstacle itself:
> “Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain.”
Every ministry faces mountains.
Every family faces mountains.
Every believer faces mountains.
But Yahweh speaks to the mountain as if it has no right to stand there.
Chanukah is the season where Elohim flattens what opposes His purpose.
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The Capstone: Elohim Finishes What He Starts
Yahweh promises:
> “He shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”
The capstone is the final stone — the completion.
Chanukah is not only about rededication.
It is about completion.
Elohim is saying:
- I started this work
- I will sustain this work
- I will finish this work
- My grace will complete what your strength cannot
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Do Not Despise Small Beginnings
Yahweh continues:
> “Do not despise the day of small beginnings.”
Chanukah itself began with:
- a small group of priests
- a tiny jar of oil
- a flickering flame
- a fragile hope
But Elohim delights in small beginnings because they leave room for His glory.
This is a word for every church, every pastor, every family:
Small beginnings are not signs of weakness — they are invitations for Elohim’s power.
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The Chanukah Message for Us Today
Chanukah is the season where Yahweh says:
- Rededicate your heart.
- Rebuild what was broken.
- Trust My Spirit to supply the oil.
- Watch Me turn mountains into plains.
- Do not despise small beginnings.
- I will finish what I started in you.
This is a season of light, courage, faith, and supernatural empowerment.
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A Blessing for Your Church
May Elohim fill your home, your church, and your nation with His light.
May His Spirit supply fresh oil for every good work.
May every mountain become a plain before you.
May every small beginning grow into a testimony of His faithfulness.
And may the Elohim who began a good work in you bring it to completion.
Chag Chanukah Sameach — Blessed Feast of Dedication.
May the Light of Messiah shine brightly in you and through you, Amien.
