In this week's parsha we begin the book of Shemot and we are introduced to Moshe Rabbenu. The Torah recounts Moshe first prophetic vision at the "burning bush" when G-d commands him to descend to Egypt and redeem the Jewish People. The Torah continues to recount a dialogue between G-d and Moshe, where Moshe expresses his reluctance to be the one to lead the redemption. Moshe insists that he isn't the right guy and doesn't have the necessary qualities to fulfill the mission. After the lengthy back and forth, Moshe finally assumes the role of redeeming the Jewish People.

The Torah is exact in its words and with everything that it relates, if the Torah went to such an extent to recount the entire dialogue then we must understand why. I would suggest that the dialogue teaches us a very important lesson in life. Although we are not on Moshe Rabbenu's level and don't have prophetic visions and direct dialogue with G-d, we nevertheless do have an inner dialogue with G-d.

We are many times put in difficult situations or face certain hardships. We may feel somewhat helpless in our ability to deal with the challenge that has been brought upon us. We must think for a second who put us in this situation? When we realize that G-d is the one who put us in this situation, then we need to understand that to deal with this we are being sent by G-d in a similar way that Moshe was sent by G-d. Naturally though we begin an inner dialogue telling ourselves and G-d that we are not fit or capable of dealing with the mission He has sent us on. We will have numerous reasons why we can't fulfill the mission and can't deal, but as G-d assured Moshe that He is with him and that none of the barriers that he see's are barriers for G-d, we too must realize that G-d is with us and nothing stands in His Way. We must do our part and leave the rest up to Him.

Shabbat Shalom,

Heath