Daily Chizuk #0870

This Shabbat is called Shabbat HaGadol and the Tur explains the reason because on this Shabbat before the Jewish People left Mitzrayim, they each tied a sheep to their bedpost in preparation for the korban pesach and when the Mitzrim inquired about what they were doing, they told them Hashem commanded them to slaughter the sheep. As we know, the Egyptians worshiped the sheep as their god, but now they were unable to do anything to stop the Jews. They had to humbly accept what the Jewish People were going to do and that itself was miraculous and hence we call this day Shabbat HaGadol because of the great miracle which took place upon it. Hashem gave His people the satisfaction of taking revenge against the Egyptians who tormented them for so many years. They watched as Hashem made a mockery of the Egyptians and they enjoyed every moment of it.
When it comes to nations of the world who start up with us, Hashem is called a G-d of Vengeance. Nobody could harm us and get away with it. Hashem will take revenge against every nation who ever tried to harm us. However, when it comes to our friends or family members, if they hurt us, Hashem told us it is forbidden for us to take revenge, we have to forgive and forget. לא תיקום ולא תיטור– we can not take revenge or even bear a grudge. Although revenge may be very sweet, trusting and following Hashem is much sweeter. We need to overcome our natural inclinations and hold back from hurting people who hurt us.
Hashem has infinite ways of helping. The more we sacrifice to follow the Torah, the more He could shower us with blessing.
Shabbat Hagadol Shalom!!