When one is totally immersed in a certain subject, it's human nature when encountering another topic to immediately search for and find the connection with that subject in which he is immersed, even though this other topic has its own issues and critical features.
As Jews -- particularly in the end of the period of exile (after the passing of all the deadlines and after my sainted father-in-law testified that we have already done Teshuvah and that all the necessary efforts have been completed) -- "we are totally immersed" in "awaiting for him every day that he will come."
Throughout each and every day we wait and yearn for the true and complete Redemption.
And, inasmuch as Jews are passionately involved with the coming of Moshiach, it is reasonable that in all matters we should search primarily for their association with our awaiting every day that he will come.
Applying this to a timely theme: As we stand in the days of Chanukah -- though a multifaceted Holiday -- we ought to emphasize primarily its connection with Redemption. This festival was instituted because of the miracle with the cruse of oil involved with the kindling of the menorah in the Beis HaMikdosh [Temple]. Afterwards, the Hasmoneans dedicated the Temple ("They cleared Your Sanctuary and purified Your Holy Temple"). Mention of the Temple is an immediate reminder of the Redemption, and serves to enhance our anticipation for his coming every day, the building and dedication of the third Beis Hamikdosh and the lighting of the Menorah by Aaron the High Priest, which will occur with the true and complete Redemption by our righteous Moshiach.
1. Sanhedrin 97b. 2. The text of "Ani Ma'amin - I believe" (Printed in several editions of the prayer book) based on the language of Chabakuk 2:3. Commentary on the Mishneh by Rambam, Sanhedrin, Introduction to chapter "Chelek," 12th Principle.
