The Making of a Miracle
The story of the Exodus from Egypt sheds light on the miracle of Chanukah. HaShem sent Moshe to tell the Jewish people, who were enslaved in Egypt, that HaShem would soon redeem them. Moshe asked HaShem, "Who should I say sent me to take them out?" HaShem responded, "Tell them that 'I Will Be" sent you." That is, "I Will Be" with the Jewish people in the time of their hardship. Let them pray to me and I will redeem them!" So too, the People of Israel suffered greatly under the Greek oppression. However, they trusted that "HaShem was with them." Their unshakable faith, sincere prayers and courageous actions awakened the miracles of Chanukah. HaShem revealed His love and rescued them with a great redemption.
Lesson: There is no greater test of faith than hardship. However, the more trouble we endure, the closer HaShem is to us -- "'I Will Be" with them during their hardship'. If we hold our faith that HaShem is with us and pray to Him, He will surely deliver us from all of our troubles.
App: If you are in a tight spot, know that the HaShem is close to you! Pray to Him and He will rescue you.
[Based on Ha'arus HaTefilah citing the Ramban]
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