Future Miracles Although Yisro heard the reports of the parting of the Red Sea, it wasn't until he heard of Klal Yisrael's defeat over Amalek, that he came to join ranks with Klal Yisrael. Why wasn't the unprecedented miracle of the Red Sea sufficient, on its own, to convince Yisro to believe in HaShem's special relationship to Klal Yisrael? An open miracle, like the splitting of the Red Sea is extraordinary, but it is no guarantee that open miracles would reoccur in the future for Klal Yisrael. Yisro needed more concrete reassurance of HaShem's commitment to save Klal Yisrael. The defeat of Amalek, was an actual battle fought with bravery and courage -- this was the proof that Yisro needed. Just as HaShem performed a miracle through natural means for Klal Yisrael, so too, HaShem surely would repeat this in the future. Lesson: The miraculous victory over Amalek is irrefutable proof that HaShem will constantly perform great miracles for us in all future generations. Visualization: Envision Klal Yisrael defeating Amalek in the desert. When Moshe raised his hand to Heaven, Klal Yisrael were empowered by HaShem, and soundly triumphed over their enemy. Be inspired to strengthen your faith in HaShem by knowing that He always helps us to succeed, stay the course, and triumph! (Based the commentary of Rashi to the Chumash, explained by Rav Arye Levin)
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