amevakesh wrote on 30 May 2025 14:27:
Time - Year 1:
A divine plan is crafted by G-d Almighty. Intricately designed, He creates a world with a vision that it be illuminated by a chosen nation who’s destiny is tied to the purpose of its existence.
Year 1951/1809 BCE:
Abraham discovers monotheism.
Year 2018/1742 BCE:
A pact is made between G-d and Abraham that his descendants will forever be the chosen nation. They will endure much hardship, to purify and refine them into a vessel of substance, worthy of entering a everlasting relationship with Him, bound together by Torah and a Land of milk and honey. Not all of them will survive, many will fall by the wayside. Only those devoted in totality to Him and His future mandate, will be deemed worthy enough to be the recipients of His glory to be projected through them onto the entire world.
Starting with an exile in Egypt, it will be the first of many trials and tribulations, an “iron furnace”, meant to purge the nation from those unwilling to take a leap of faith by trusting a venture into an unknown wilderness after Him.
Year 2448/1312 BCE:
The chosen nation is given its mandate, amidst thunder, lightning and smoke.
Year 2488/1272 BCE:
The chosen nation enters the promised land.
Year 2928/833 BCE:
First temple is erected by Solomon.
Year 3338/423 BCE:
First temple destroyed, due to idolatry, immorality, and murder. Jews exiled to Babylon.
Year 3408/353 BCE:
Construction begins on the second temple with permission from Cyrus, under the leadership of Ezra and Nechemia.
Year 70 CE - Year 1945 CE:
Second temple destroyed, due to baseless hatred. Current exile begins, its end is not disclosed. Jews exiled to Rome and dispersed throughout the world. A long dark, seemingly endless night begins. Fear of the unknown, instability, humiliation and degradation. Expulsion from place to place, they wander, barely a chance to catch their breath and rebuild, when they’re decimated time and again. Beset by tragedies, including but not limited to, Crusades in France, an inquisition in Spain, a revolution of Cossacks in Poland, to a frightful decree of Cantonists in Russia, blood libels, pogroms, all which pale in comparison to the cataclysmic devastation wrought by the Holocaust.
Resolve to His mandate is severely tested by different waves of change that assault the fabric of the nation. Emancipation, leading to Enlightenment, Socialism, communism, and integration into host cultures, are only some of the many winds that blow, causing multitudes to become detached from the tree of life.
Yet miraculously, a core remains, due to His promise to their father Abraham. They find strength, endurance and solace in their mandate of old. They tenaciously cling to its tenets with a religious fervor, that keeps them bound to their creator, allowing them to persevere and transcend the persecution they endure. These remnants struggle to new shores, and despite all odds, make a valiant attempt to reestablish all that was lost. There efforts will be blessed with success that is unnatural, which will ensure the continuity of the nation until the end of days.
Year 1946 CE:
Battered, bruised but not broken, the nation starts rebuilding. Unbeknownst to them, something dramatic is unfolding in the heavenly spheres. An awesome assembly of celestial beings. Summoned urgently together, they are gathered to discuss a matter of utmost importance. In attendance, are numerous angles. The heavenly academy comprised of righteous individuals from times gone by are there as well. The topic under discussion - “The final hurdle” before the Messianic revelation. To be decided, is the degree of difficulty, and specific details about how it will administered. The outcome, will determine the fate of many a person, whether they have what it takes, to overcome a test of epic proportions. Those that do, will be rewarded with participation in the culmination of history, when the glory of G-d Almighty is revealed to the world. The arena of battle has already been decided. It goes to the core and foundation of the nation, and is a defining of essence for every individual’s loyalty. It is to be in the of area Holiness.
As discussion abounds, two camps slowly form. Those that demand strict judgement, and those that beg for mercy. Some want “the challenge” more intense, only to be passed by the few and righteous, while others want it more accommodating to well meaning people who’s heart are in the right place.
As the magnitude of the final hurdle becomes clear, tension abounds, as all in attendance brace for its details. A tidal wave of promiscuity is to be unleashed onto the world, one which will consume the vast majority of its inhabitance. The first volley of attack is to be in the form of big, bulky boxes, that flash moving images. Those assembled, soundlessly nod to each other, we’ve seen challenges like this before. It’s clear, something that’s unequivocally forbidden. True there will be those that succumb to temptation, but by and large, those that truly desire to stay loyal will be spared. No doubt, the righteous among will warn them to stay away, and they’ll be successful.
However, when they’re appraised of what will follow, a sense of dread envelopes all those who hear it. Something far more sinister, will penetrate the finest of homes, entering through the guise of powerful benefits and conveniences it offers. A dangerous mix of good and bad, insidious by nature, it strikes silently, isolating its prey, wrapping its pernicious tentacles until it clutches and strangles its victims, who limp along with glazed eyes, living double lives, consumed by hypocrisy. It robs them of any mental acuity, distorts their perception of reality, and cripples any meaningful relationship.
From homes, it will progress to pockets, it will become something that humans live inside of, an alternate reality of sorts. Easily accessible, it will be readily available for anyone at anytime. The sheer power and the way it reprograms the hearts and minds of even the most well meaning is staggering.
Angles of mercy, along with righteous people that span generations, rush to protest. “After all they’ve been through, how can it be? Decimated, tortured for generations, they stood strong, only to be consumed by such deception!”
Their claim is pondered, but for a moment, when a response is forthcoming. “Claim accepted. There will arise 2 great men from the midst of the nation, that will alert them to the great danger of the test.” On a cloudless summer day, the day that “our cry” kisses “acceptance”, amidst tens of thousands of men, they will rally those that tremble before Him. Like the Matisyahu of old, with a clarion call of “Mi LaShem Eilei”, the danger will be unmasked and exposed, for all that seek the truth.
Initially, a palpable sigh of relief spreads throughout the assembly. But then a strong voice, the embodiment of mercy - father Abraham himself, cries out, “not good enough. If the only way the ambiguity will be dispelled is by unmasking its true character with dire warnings, what will happen to those that fall in to the trap just once, are they to be doomed forever? Where will they turn to, how will they extricate themselves from the muck once they’ve fallen in? If the message to dissuade usage, is one that users are giving up their entire spirituality, won’t they feel shunned and ostracized, how will all these well meaning people be helped? How can they possibly be understood by those that never went through the pain and confusion they did?”
“Claim accepted” a thunderous voice rings out. “To even the playing field, a counter-balance is indeed required.”
“But what can the counter-balance possibly be? They’ve already been warned by the sages that guide. Once exposed, whether through fault or circumstance, willpower is not enough”, the side of mercy contends.
They huddle together discussing different option, various pros and cons, when an astounding proposal is made. “What if there was a holy person that mingled with common folk, spoke their language, understood nay felt their pain, and was blessed with a healthy dose of common sense?” “We need someone, that can be dynamic, yet empathetic, caring, loving, that can somehow find a way in to the hearts of those already exposed.”
And so, they formulate their request to the heavenly tribunal. “If we can can have a lofty soul, one who’s genuine, caring and loves his fellow like himself. Allot him a personality, talent, and charisma to be a leader of men. Give him a sense of responsibility to his brothers, and the ability to think outside the box. Grant him an abundance of patience, to tolerate the foibles and idiosyncrasies that come his way. Let him have a rare blend of warmth and strength, with broad shoulders that can absorb many tears, to lift the spirits of those that falter. Give him the skill to navigate the complexities of the human condition and bless him with a healthy dose of common sense. Finally, above all, endow him with a heart so compassionate and selfless, that perfects the art of making takers feel like givers, to the extent that they’ll feel entitled having him pick up their calls at all times. Taint him ever so slightly with the forbidden waters that he may understand and empathize with the pain of one consumed by desire. If such a man is to be found, perhaps even good people that have stumbled, will have given another chance.”
The deafening sound of a gavel clapping down, echoes throughout the heavens, and the thunderous voice proclaims, “Let the final hurdle begin.”
Just over 1000 days ago, a brilliant light begins to shine.
Either something in my eye or your most made me emotional.
Who knows
