Amazing Bits From Shemos / Exodus

Bobnightsky

Exodus 4:1

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ArtScroll Shemos Interlinear Chumash. http://www.artscroll.com/

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After God had told Moses of Pharaoh's soon to be revealed indifference to his warnings, Moses argued that his seemingly apparent lack of power would weaken the Israelites resolve to follow and listen to him.

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Ramban: Moses therefore contended that it was more logical for the Israelites not to believe in him.

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Or HaChaim: Moses felt that he lacked the prerequisites of prophecy such as wisdom, wealth, and physical perfection (awkward of speech). Consequently he supposed that the people would surely doubt him. He didn't raise this question as soon as God approached him at the burning bush, because he expected that when God revealed to him the Name with which miracles are performed, he would be transformed miraculously into someone worthy of prophecy. That did not happen.

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MH: There is so much to learn from this.

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Just a regular person expected to do mundane things can apply this learned to defeat excuses addressed by the yetzer haRa. For example, you need to help your neighbor. It is a lot easier to convince yourself that you haven't got the finances, aren't smart enough to figure out the best method, or don't have the physical ability to help.

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You can help. In your own ability:

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1.) Know that your finances aren't completely yours, to dole out according to your own discretion.

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2.) Know that your wisdom is often supplemented by Ruach Ha Kodesh, the Holy One Blessed is He, Himself.

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3.) Know that even the smallest physical help can go a long way.

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By 4:2 you learn quickly that God holds the power of life and death. The dead staff changed into a live snake.

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Moses needed a revelation to ignite his deep understanding. The snake and the hand were for his benefit.

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Ask God to show you a sign in direction. If Moses required such a sign, I think we all do as well.

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Just don't tell God what the sign should be. The discerning of the messages of God is a great growth tool.

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One other warning, and this is in regards to all sorts of gods that the American People believe and depend upon.

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Rashi: The Nile was an Egyptian god. The transformation into blood shows that when God punishes a nation, He first proves that its gods are powerless.

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Annuities have been proved to be not as protective as we have been taught. Medical insurance, Real Estate Markets, News Broadcasters, and governments are being exposed for the false protective blankets that they really are. There is only One! One Protector to depend upon, period.