We know we often choose to end the reading of pesukim of the Torah or Haftarah on a positive note, instead of ending off with the negativity and pain.
Indeed, we are not supposed to let troubles make us despair. They are merely the symptoms of the illness, which is that we have become distant from Hashem.
The idea of difficulties, challenges, and yes, even Anti-Semitism, is that we should recognize who we are and who we are supposed to be. When we become those people and live as we should, the suffering is taken away and we can dwell in peace, the promise that begins our Parsha.
When the “tochacha,” the verses threatening all sorts of calamities if we don’t follow the Torah and serve Hashem gladly, ends, it is with Hashem’s promise to remember our merits and not forsake us.
Then, when this is complete, a new chapter begins. It speaks of human valuation, such as if one wishes to consecrate the value of someone else to the Bais HaMikdash.
Perhaps this was done to remind us how much Hashem truly loves, cherishes, and values each of us, and never gives up on us. Even when we stray, He still values us highly.
Thought of the week:
Hashem doesn’t need us to serve Him. We are the ones who need to serve Him, but only He realizes how much.
