Menorah - Karen Pourbabaee
“There was the true light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.” John 1:9
A menorah is a candelabra with seven branches used in Jewish temple worship. During the annual Feast of Tabernacles, the ceremony of light utilized four such menorahs and was said to light up the whole city of Jerusalem. This was symbolic of the column of fire which both guided and guarded the Israelites at night in their wilderness journey.
As the New Testament story dawns, the concept of light is emphasized once again. John the Baptist came to bear witness to the true light, so that all might believe through him in the life of Jesus, the light of all men. Later, Jesus confirms that analogy by declaring, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 6:12)
Peter, James, and John saw that reality when they accompanied Jesus at Mt. Tabor. The Lord was transfigured in glory before them, becoming a lamp shining in the darkness of earth below. Jesus’ face shone like the sun and His garments became white as light. Peter was likely reflecting back on this surreal moment in I Peter 2:9, speaking of the Lord, “... who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
Jesus is the lamp of the New Covenant, the true menorah that lights the world and enlightens every man. To enlighten means to reveal truth to, to teach, to edify. Pitch your tent near Christ; be enlightened to know Him, to see your way more clearly and follow Him more nearly.
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