Daily Devotionals
God’s Mighty Scepter
There are two kinds of staffs in history — one that harms and one that protects. As we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, let us also pray that rulers with staffs of authority, will rule with righteousness, until Moses staff reappears again.
Open Your Heart and Ears
n order to really learn and change we must first apply our hearts to instruction, mussar. We must be humble and open.
A Testimony to God’s Covenant
The purpose of the tablets was to serve as physical evidence of our encounter and relationship with God, a testimony to God’s covenant.
The One True Purpose
The tachash, whose only purpose seemingly was to cover the Tabernacle, reminded all who saw it that there is only one true purpose for all things: the glory of God.
God Said So
The Israelites made everything exactly as God wanted it, because that is what He told them to do. This obedience to God’s instructions was a sign of their love and devotion. Because He said so.
Building God’s House
Without the equal participation of each and every one of us, the house of God will not stand. We all have an equal role in building God’s house.
A Man of Prayer
Whatever happens as a result of the enemies in our lives was bound to happen to us one way or another. This clarity allows us to let go of our need to hate back or repay the hurt. It allows us to choose love instead.
Trust in Him
As Proverbs teaches us, there are two sides to the lesson of trusting in God for our material well-being.
The Torah Goes with Us
The Torah goes with us wherever we go. That is the secret of Jewish survival.
Firm Like Bronze
We may be called upon to stand firm in the face of challenges to our values. That is when we must stand firm and unyielding like bronze.
