In preparation for leaving Egypt, the Jews were commanded to take a sheep, ties it to their beds, and four days later, to sacrifice it to Hashem.
After they slaughtered it, they had to specifically roast it whole, with no bones broken. Nor could it be cooked in a pot. It had to be turned on a spit as a complete animal so there could be no mistaking what it was. Why?
Perhaps we can learn some lessons about suffering from the Korban Pesach, which we can use in our regular lives.
Our time in Egypt was not a punishment for anything. Rather, it was a preparation for us to take the next step in our journey, to become a nation, accept the Torah, and merit the Land of Israel. Our suffering wasn’t intended to hurt us, but to purify and elevate us. Yes, we suffered, but it was for a purpose.
When we offer the Korban Pesach, we acknowledge all that Hashem did to bring us to this day. The same applies to the suffering or challenges we experience on a day-to-day basis.
The people in our lives were there on purpose, just as we designate who will share in our lamb.
We don’t try to hide or cover up any of the details, because in hindsight, all we went through was a powerful kindness to accomplish something in our lives.
We proudly show it all, unchanged, to praise Hashem for His goodness to us, and we don’t get discouraged by it.
Thought of the week:
Everything in the universe is under control at all times. It’s just not YOUR control.
