Fulfilling our Promise to Moshe
Yehoshua 1;10-18
As mentioned yesterday:
The outbreak of the war on Simchas Torah inspired me to begin learning Nach and I've decided to share my reflections on it.
Following Hashem's conversation with Yehoshua about leading the nation into Eretz Yisrael, Yehoshua promptly initiated preparations. He addressed the officials, urging them to:
"Prepare provisions, for in three days, we shall cross the Jordan to inherit the land Hashem bestows upon us."
Yehoshua then spoke to the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and Menashe, reminding them of Moshe's words: "Allow your families and livestock to stay in the land Moshe assigned to you on this side of the Jordan. However, your valiant men shall march forth, armed alongside your brothers, aiding them until they too claim the land Hashem has promised. Once this mission is complete, you may then reside in the land on the east side of the Jordan that Moshe designated as your inheritance."
Their collective response resonated with commitment, “We will do everything you have commanded us and we will go wherever you send us. We will obey you just as we obeyed Moshe.
From these pesukim, one gathers the essence of unity and preparation crucial for claiming Eretz Yisrael. As the manna's divine sustenance would no longer be available, self-reliance became paramount.
Over the past few days, watching the Jewish people from all corners of the world come together has been heartening, historic, and indeed emotional. I've heard of countless individuals augmenting their learning and tefilos, with many journeying to Eretz Yisrael to join the war effort. Flights are being chartered to send millions of dollars worth of supplies to the front lines. Families are baking, cooking, preparing sandwiches, hosting, and doing much more to help protect Eretz Yisrael. Whether residing within its borders or outside, our collective responsibility towards Eretz Yisrael is evident. It reinforces our unwavering commitment to the promises made to Moshe, underlining the essence that even if physically distant, our hearts and efforts align with the land's welfare.
