As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L

Moshe Rabeinu was the greatest man to ever walk the face of this earth. This greatness was dependent on the piety of Bnei Yisrael. When the sin of the Golden Calf is committed, Hashem orders Moshe to “Go down, for the People whom you have brought out of Egypt have become corrupt.” Since the greatness of Bnei Yisrael was mitigated by committing a sin, so was Moshe’s greatness lessened. His greatness is resulting from the elevated holiness of the Jewish Nation.

Now Hashem tells Moshe “Let Me alone” and I will destroy them. Which means “Don’t let ME alone” and continue to intercede on behalf of the people. Moshe is successful in his prayers and Hashem rescinds the decree.

At this point, after pleading for the lives of his people with his back to the wall, Moshe feels it is a moment for great opportunity. Moshe asks Hashem 1) to rest His Presence upon Yisrael 2) not to rest His Presence upon the nations 3) that he be made known the ways of Hashem.

And Hashem granted all three requests. (Berachot 7A)

We can learn from Moshe that even through we think that we are in low and weak position emotionally, financially or spiritually, this can be an excellent opportunity for us to shoot high ask for what you need and count on Hashem. He is our loving Father who is just wanting and hoping and prodding us to call out and just ask.

Shabbat Shalom

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