And Yosef said to his brothers ‘I am Yosef. (45:4) The entire time from when Yosef’s brothers first came to Mitzrayim to buy food, questions upon questions arose among the brothers. Who is this man? Why is he so interested in who we are? Why is he asking so many questions? Why does he suspect us as being spies? What does he really want from us.? How will this ever be resolved?
Two words - I am Yosef - answered all the questions. We go through life with many questions. Why is this happening? What did I do to deserve this? Why is this the way the world runs? We will hear the words I am Hashem - which will answer any and all questions that we have. (Chofetz Chaim)
Reprinted from the Parshat Vayigash 5784 email of R’ Yedidye Hirtenfeld whY I Matter parsha sheet for the Young Israel of Midwood in Brooklyn, NY.
