Is it Urgent to Us?

True belief in the Messianic redemption is reflected in sincere anticipation, in eagerly looking forward to the coming of Moshiach. In turn, the sincerity of this hope and awaiting is tested by what is done to achieve it. For something truly desired one will ask and beg, demand, and do everything possible to attain it.

Just as with the wages of a hired worker: the law stipulates that if the worker does not demand his wages, there is no obligation to give it to him on the very day that he completes his work. So, too, we must demand our redemption. Failure to do so shows that this matter is clearly not that urgent to us!

The Messianic Era in Jewish Law, reprinted with permission from Sichos in English