Failure or Success - You Decide

                                        

Shlelach

“And what the land is, whether it is plentiful or bare, be there trees, or not……”  (13:20)

It is explained by Rashi that “TREE” is metaphorically referring to an honorable and righteous person who shall protect and defend his domain.

Sounds a little unusual maybe? So, if Moses was sending in his spies’ , should he not have sent them in with a directive of searching for an honorable person and his home of righteousness, prayer, and sincere study of Torah?  Why then did Moses send them to just public areas?  Makes one think!  The answer is rather simplistic in nature; when a city/town has a population of honorable and righteous persons and those who govern, it is reflective upon the city/town itself!  As I’ve shared before, the influence of a person and his/her solid attributes and sincere beliefs are not bound by a ‘wall’, but rather felt by the community where he/she resides, and the proactive energy of his/her love, and behaviors is permeated throughout………..Again, sort of like a “Temple without Walls”

I believe that members of his/her surroundings are or have been directly ‘touched’ by his/her positive presence and have made an impact statement.  It was Teddy Roosevelt that exclaimed, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”.  You can talk the talk, BUT can YOU walk the walk- Actions speak louder than words (I remember my mom always saying it).

In places, such as cities, townships, and villages throughout…… that maintain and have presence of TORAH and sincere study, and leadership that lends a strong hand, are reflective on its own surrounding society and has a proactive and positive impact of the population!  Religion and spirituality play an integral part.

Can and may I then surmise that Moses sent the ‘spies’ to the cities/towns/villages to actually observe behavior and to see if religious and spiritual righteousness was present in the communities?

Some see failure in Moses’ spies venture; I most definitely view it as a great success!

When YOU look for any kind of friendship or relationship, don't you take some-kind of measurement to absorb and sincerely think about your future?  That's exactly what Moses' did indeed; a sincere investment in his people's future!  

We should all be so strategically invested in our own friendships,marriages,relationships with one another,as we would sure be a lot happier!  Nobody is perfect, but life would be much more pleasant if we took a look at others,as we look at ourselves,with a sincere and loving view.  Love your brother/sister,as YOU love yourself,and make the investment!

-Amen-