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Daily Chizuk #1566
Weekly Parasha
Constant Miracles: Thanking Hashem for Every Test
The pasuk in Parashat Vayakhel states that Hashem filled the hearts of Betzalel and Aholiav with wisdom to carry out the intricate work of constructing the Mishkan. Rav Shach asked: Why were these two individuals chosen over anyone else in Klal Yisrael?
He explained that when the people heard Moshe announce Hashem's command to build the Mishkan, no one wanted to take responsibility for such an overwhelming task. It seemed impossible. But Betzalel and Aholiav stepped forward, not because they already possessed the necessary skills, but because they believed in the mission. They understood that "it is not the capable who do, but rather those who do become capable." They wanted to take on the responsibility, and after Moshe appointed them, Hashem filled their hearts with the wisdom they needed to succeed.
Their zechut has benefitted Kelal Yisrael for all generations.
After David HaMelech killed Goliat, Goliat's brother sought revenge. A man named Elchanan ben Ya'areh struck Goliath's brother down with a weaving tool before he could cause harm. Rashi explains that Elchanan was a descendant of Betzalel, and in the zechut of Betzalel's weaving of the Parochet in the Mishkan, Hashem gave Elchanan the ability to eliminate this threat with the very same type of tool.
Hashem can help us with anything. Our role is to do His will, and He will take care of the rest.
Shabbat Shalom!
He explained that when the people heard Moshe announce Hashem's command to build the Mishkan, no one wanted to take responsibility for such an overwhelming task. It seemed impossible. But Betzalel and Aholiav stepped forward, not because they already possessed the necessary skills, but because they believed in the mission. They understood that "it is not the capable who do, but rather those who do become capable." They wanted to take on the responsibility, and after Moshe appointed them, Hashem filled their hearts with the wisdom they needed to succeed.
Their zechut has benefitted Kelal Yisrael for all generations.
After David HaMelech killed Goliat, Goliat's brother sought revenge. A man named Elchanan ben Ya'areh struck Goliath's brother down with a weaving tool before he could cause harm. Rashi explains that Elchanan was a descendant of Betzalel, and in the zechut of Betzalel's weaving of the Parochet in the Mishkan, Hashem gave Elchanan the ability to eliminate this threat with the very same type of tool.
Hashem can help us with anything. Our role is to do His will, and He will take care of the rest.
Shabbat Shalom!
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