SF -- The Great Reward of the Redemption

sexta-feira, 29 de dezembro de 2023

SF -- The Great Reward of the Redemption

When Jacob, our Patriarch, blessed his beloved sons with his final blessings, he blessed Joseph effusively. Jacob concluded his blessing to Joseph, "May they (i.e., the blessings) be upon Joseph's head and upon the head of the exile from his bothers" (Bereisheis 49:26). Jacob's intention was not only to bless Joseph for providing for his brothers during the famine.

Jacob's primary purpose was to bless Joseph for upholding his faith and trust in HaShem despite his many hardships and pains while exiled from his brothers. Despite his severe challenges in Egypt, he strengthened his commitment to uphold the Divine covenant.

From Jacob's intention in blessing Joseph, we can imagine when HaShem brings upon us the final redemption, quickly in our days, how much goodness HaShem will shower upon us! Despite our protracted exile and the suffering that we endured - and no other nation suffered as we did - yet we still held firm to our trust in Hashem! We were "one sheep amongst seventy wolves;" nevertheless, we remained faithful to the Divine covenant.

Thus, we can imagine the abundant blessings, reward, and happiness that HaShem will bestow upon His beloved children when the final redemption arrives.

(Based on the Chofetz Chaim on the Torah)