Another Mystery Solved (continued)

Something I forgot to mention yesterday is that even the acceptance of Moshe Rabbenu as the Deliver was on an individual level.  Many totally rejected him and even caused him to flee and return at a later time.  According to scriptures, the Moshiach will not be accepted by many and, in some cases, there will be those who would never accept him.

The story of the first Geula is repeating itself.  Moshiach is here and many know him and accept him even though he has not been anointment as King Moshiach yet.  Likewise, King David was alive and well for many years before he became king.  Many new him and even were aware before it happened that he was to be anointed.  Hashem is totally consistent and so is history.  Even with Moshe one might ask was it Moshe they wanted or the Individual that Hashem sent to remove them from bondage.  People then and now are always concerned about what does this mean to me and my loved ones.

An excellent question received yesterday that I don’t want to ignore is:  Are you feeling the redemption already and others of us don't?  I was saying that since we have a comprehensive list of the events of Geula; and, it seems obvious that the Gedolim of today and even many observant Jews that I know (such as my neighbors) are further along in the list of events than most people in the world, it was very tempting to evaluate where I believe I am personally.  Since the Talmud talks about two different types of Geula, personal – step #7 and national – step # 10, it very much supports that we, as individuals, are at different levels.  Where I am personally is not important – where each of you are is my point of emphasis.  Not just nice to know information but a self-examination of what you need to do. 

This individual also stated:  I do believe that Moshiach will be knocking on our door and give us the choice to go or stay.  I take this to be a metaphorical knock since he would have way too many to visit.  So far as choice, the choice is ours to decide before he knocks on the door.  My entire purpose of this blog is to sell that tremendous possibility that we have and to get everyone to make the correct choice.  Let me give you an analogy.  Let say, an individual bought a lottery ticket, and picked the correct combination of numbers.  Mazel Tov, he won 100 million dollars and was the only winner – no sharing (except maybe 90% to the government).  This individual decided he was too busy to go collect.  He was swamped at work, many things he had to fix in the house, kids to drive to school, etc, etc, etc.  Everyone looked at him and questioned:  “Are you crazy?  You can retire for life, hire people to fix your house (or buy a new one that isn’t broken), hire someone to drive the kids anywhere they want to go (hopefully to Yeshivah), etc, etc, etc.  He answers:  “I’m not sure if I want such a change in my life.”  He gets advice: “Why don’t you try it; and, if it isn’t for you, just give it to me.”  I know this sounds silly.  But, you are each holding a lottery ticket worth much, much, much (and a whole bunch more muches) more than 100 million (tax-free) and answering “well, I’m not sure if this is what I want.”  In this case you don’t have to give it to me; I already have cashed in my ticket and am enjoying the luxurious life.  I wish to share my winnings life with you, however.

One additional thing on a personal level.  I mentioned yesterday that Moshiach is only a person.  It is the Kingdom of Hashem that I crave.  If you go to my blog post entitled: “He is Hiding Behind Nature”, 2 May 2012, you will see what I am waiting for.  In a word “Hashem.”  In the future when Hashem is no longer allusive to us and we are totally aware of Him, then we will truly be living in paradise with joy and happiness beyond comprehension.  Moshiach is the agent that will help usher in this time of utopia and is the major reason that I crave Moshiach.  Now, you see where my heart is, and what I truly crave for me, my family and the entire world.

Most people in the world today would say "Moshiach is not here -- don't try to fool me."  Why?  Because they don't have a clue as to what the Messianic era entails and how wonderful it will be.  People reject change if they are unfamiliar with it.  That is why no matter how much of a warning I give and no matter how much proof I provide, there will still be a majority of people who don't want to give up their secular ways and follow Hashem.  They argue with success instead of realizing what truly “the way to success” is.  They see an observant life as strange and possibly even scary.  I believe atheists are not convinced that there is no Deity running the show, but that they are afraid of the concept.  Being a coward provides limited options in life.  But, it is like the child that you tell “this is a new food -- taste it you are going to like it.”   The response “I DON’T LIKE IT.”  How do you know if you didn’t taste it?  “I DON’T LIKE IT.”  Most parents have had this conversation (sound familiar?).

 In years of doing Kiruv (outreach), the most honest Jew that I ever worked with was a fellow that I was wowing with hidden codes in the Torah, prophecies come true, science in the Torah (he was also an Engineer with a very extensive science background), all my fancy footwork.  He, after a short while, stuck his fingers in his ears.  I asked “what is the matter?”  He replied:  “I think you are showing me truth about life that I may not be ready for.”  I was speechless.  I complimented him on being the most honest person I have ever dealt with; considering, most people who can’t cope with the truth just change the subject or pretend they have to leave or some other lame excuse.  People do not know what is best for them and I fully understand that – I could spend hours telling you the mistakes I’ve made (but I won’t).  One thing I know is that every mistake I made in life was for my own good.  We are taught “one does not really know good unless one knows evil” or “one does not know right unless one knows wrong.”  The idea is to learn from ones mistakes and improve.  This crash course that I have attempted to give since March was a way to cut to the chase since time is very short in getting it right.