--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Holy feasts, sacraments, anointing oil…" description: "\"“Holy feasts, sacraments, anointing oil, clouds, temples, the ark and trumpets are a few symbols for the church. Jesus himself is seen as the star, the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c3/david-holdsworth-14918_beloved-son_holy-feasts-sacraments-anointing-oil-clo_2092828.jpg" --- # Holy feasts, sacraments, anointing oil, clouds, temples… ![“Holy feasts, sacraments, anointing oil, clouds, temples, the ark and trumpets are a few symbols for the church. Jesus himself is seen as the star, the fountain of Israel, the Passover Lamb, the door to salvation, the healing balm, the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley, our rock and…” quote by David Holdsworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c3/david-holdsworth-14918_beloved-son_holy-feasts-sacraments-anointing-oil-clo_2092828.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c3/david-holdsworth-14918_beloved-son_holy-feasts-sacraments-anointing-oil-clo_2092828.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c3/david-holdsworth-14918_beloved-son_holy-feasts-sacraments-anointing-oil-clo_2092828.jpg) > ““Holy feasts, sacraments, anointing oil, clouds, temples, the ark and trumpets are a few symbols for the church. Jesus himself is seen as the star, the fountain of Israel, the Passover Lamb, the door to salvation, the healing balm, the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley, our rock and foundation. He is the bread of life, the light of the world. That is but a few symbols. There are many more. The one that speaks to me is: The Light He is described in prophetic terms as Israel's living star (Num 24:17). In the New Testament a cloud of light appeared over Him and a voice declared " This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" (Matt 17:5) He is called light of the world for good reasons (John 9:5) for in Him is no darkness (1 John 1:5). In a world where the darkness of evil thrives it gives such hope that the light still shines in the dark. Such a reality inspires and calls us to be the light also. To not hide our light under a bowl, but rather to be a city set on a hill that cannot be hid. As the hymn says "live in the light, as he is in the light, shine like the stars in the heavens." So let the light shine!”” [David Holdsworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-holdsworth/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage describes Jesus as the ultimate symbol of light, contrasting divine illumination with worldly darkness, urging believers to embody that light publicly. **In simple terms:** Jesus is portrayed as light that overcomes darkness, encouraging us to shine outwardly. Key Takeaway Be a visible source of hope and goodness. Themes faith hope spirituality responsibility Mood inspirational reflective uplifting Type biblical poetic motivational When to use this quote - church services - personal meditation - community outreach - teaching - artistic expression Key Concepts symbolism theology light metaphor Questions to Reflect On - How can you realistically embody light in daily challenges? - What obstacles prevent you from shining openly? 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