The essence and purpose of the mitzvah of remembering the Exodus of Egypt is to deepen our faith in Hakadosh Baruch Hu and bring us to gratitude for all that He does for us. This is also the reason we are commanded to juxtapose redemption to prayer סמיכת גאולה לתפילה, linking the blessing of redemption with our prayer. Through recognizing that Hakadosh Baruch Hu redeemed us, we become aware of His constant kindness and His individual providence.
This awareness arouses praise and thanksgiving, enabling us to stand before Hakadosh Baruch Hu in prayer with hearts filled with faith and gratitude, proclaiming, “Blessed are You, Hashem, our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers..." and to conclude the Shemoneh Esreh (the “Amidah” prayer) with the knowledge that the One Who redeemed us from Egypt continues to redeem and sustain us every day, and will yet redeem us with a complete redemption, speedily in our days!
