Hail To The King! From The Diary of A Former Slave VII - I once watched a drunken man running down the street in the rain, weaving from one side to the other. When I asked him what he was doing, he responded, “I’m running through the raindrops!”
|
|
Business Related Topics...
Computer Related Topics...
Entertainment, Recreation & Sports Related Topics...
Health & Fitness Related Topics...
Home & Family Related Topics...
Shopping Related Topics...
Would you like to submit articles to our site? Have a question or a problem?
You are here: DIME Home > Personal Development > Hail To The King! From The Diary of A Former Slave VII
I once watched a drunken man running down the street in the rain, weaving from one side to the other. When I asked him what he was doing, he responded, “I’m running through the raindrops!”
Author: Rabbi Simcha Weinberg
Date: Jan 29, 2010 - 8:04:59 AM
I once watched a drunken man running down the street in the rain, weaving from one side to the other. When I asked him what he was doing, he responded, “I’m running through the raindrops!”
I’m not drunk. I’m not even running. I can walk, even stand between the hailstones. They just won’t fall on me.
It all began yesterday. Egyptians were running around warning each other that another plague was on its way, and that Moses promised that whoever was inside, and all animals that were brought inside, would be safe. Pharaoh’s Royal Guards are trying to stop anyone from bringing their animals inside. “Anyone who brings his animals inside will be prosecuted for treason!” They have large chariots with megaphones passing up and down every street warning the Egyptians not to hide their animals.
My next-door neighbor is terrified. He doesn’t know whether to ignore Pharaoh’s troops, who have been decimated by the plagues, and to acknowledge God’s power and hide his animals, or to remain loyal to Pharaoh.
There is a civil war brewing. They hate each other now as much as they hated us. My neighbor went with God. He was too scared to ignore the warning. He doesn’t have any faith in Pharaoh’s ability to protect or even hurt him. Some diehards painted “Traitor!” all over his house.
We woke up to a perfectly quiet morning. When I went to the local Starbucks I saw that there was a cloud of hail over each Egyptian, his home and animals, while the sky was perfectly clear for me.
The hail was incredible: there were actually flames burning inside each hailstone! The Egyptians were running around like that drunken man, but their clouds followed them wherever they went.
They are all covering their ears because they hear a constant terrifying thunder. Interesting, because I don’t hear anything.
They are standing at their windows yelling out to us; “Forgive us! Please!” Rumor has it that even Pharaoh has acknowledged his sins and declared that God is righteous.
It won’t be long before this is all over. Their crops are destroyed. Most of their flocks have been decimated. The BNN reported that Egypt will have to import food for the first time in centuries. The food basket of the world, developed by Joseph, whom they chose to “forget,” has become a basket case.
I still don’t understand why God is waiting for Pharaoh to let us go. If He is so powerful, why does He need Pharaoh’s permission? If He keeps all this up, even those of us who want to stay in Egypt, won’t be welcome. The Egyptians will force all of us to leave.
Do you think that’s why God is dragging this out?
There is Moses walking outside the city. He’s stretching out his hands to God, The thunder stopped. The hailstones are not moving and just floating in the air. It’s perfectly still. Nothing is moving. It’s as if God is telling us that nothing has changed.
Is He waiting for us?
One minute; Moshe’s representatives are running through the streets announcing a gathering of all the Jews. I’ll let you know what he says. You’ll have to wait till after Shabbat.
Learn & discover the Divine prophecies with <a href="http://www.thefoundationstone.org">Rabbi Simcha Weinberg</a> from the <a href="http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/2010/01/15/hail-to-the-king-from-the-diary-of-a-former-slave-vii">holy Torah, Jewish Law, Mysticism, Kabbalah and Jewish Prophecies</a>. <a href="http://www.thefoundationstone.org">The Foundation Stone</a> is the ultimate resource for Jews, Judaism, Jewish Education, Jewish Spirituality & the holy Torah.
Importance Of Speed Reading TechniquesMay 8, 2011 - 9:21:57 PM If you seriously want to improve your reading speed, learning and practicing speed reading techniques is highly recommended. These include interactive audio exercises and articles from a professional speed reader. Along with this, you can also take advantage of some of the highly result-oriented tools and techniques. Don't be surprised to know that now you can also be a speed reader by making successful attempts to learn this complex process. You no longer need to spend a lot of time in reading through your textbooks or lengthy business mails and comprehending them. You can quickly skim the content and understand the crux of the matter and save lots of time to spend it with your loved ones or focus on your future aspirations.... [Read the full story] |
Hey, Stop Snoozing Over There!May 8, 2011 - 9:07:14 AM We lead lives filled with bells and whistles. Unfortunately, they aren't the kind that mean upgrades! Instead, I'm referring to the constant alerts that sound during our day starting with the alarm clock in the morning signaling that a new day has begun to the wristband alert at night reminding us to take our medication. The good news is that these alerts help us remember to do all the things we need to get done each day. Unfortunately, there's a "bad news" part too.... [Read the full story] |
How To Improve Memory - Three Basic StepsApr 9, 2011 - 9:49:58 PM If you want to know how to improve memory, you must first start with a good diet and a mentally active lifestyle. As you age, the synapses of the brain, which are brain connections, need constant mental stimulation to maintain their ability. So, even though you are highly educated, you still need to enroll for a course or learn a new skill to keep your brain in working condition over the years. This includes your memory.... [Read the full story] |
Which Books To Keep? - Making Really Hard ChoicesMar 20, 2011 - 3:55:47 PM When I downsized to a small cottage about six years ago, I had to pare down the number of books I owned. This was a huge issue for me. I'm a book fanatic. All hope is lost when I walk into a bookstore. We're talking hundreds of dollars a visit. In fact, if I have less than 15 books scattered around the house waiting to be read, I get nervous!... [Read the full story] |
Search for articles: |
Latest Articles in All Categories |
Putting Up a Small Commercial Printing Business |
So You Might Be Unemployed And Desire To Become A San Francisco Real Estate Investor Now |
Meditation and Mindfulness: Dealing With Emotion |
CPA Websites: Five Essential Ideas for Composing Convincing Articles |
Set Goals In Order to Come Up With Your Action Plan |
Is the Air in Your Home Safe to Breathe? |
Coarse Fishing Tackle Review: The JW Young 13ft Trotter Rod |
Section 1031 Exchanges For San Diego Real Estate Investors |
Phoenix Real Estate Investing For Highest Possible Earnings |
Legendary are the Volk Racing TE37 Wheels |
Developing the Next Generation Wall Station (ChaseDesk™) for Healthcare - A Case Study |
What are step down transformers? |
Introducing Sharehype, the Revolutionary Tool for Online Marketers |
Rewards To Shopping For Austin Real Estate On The Web |
Hydroponics for Beginners |
Would you like submit your articles and have them approved on a priority status? Find out more about how you can become a Priority author for pennies a day! Click here.
Dime-co.com Home |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disclaimer: Dime-Co.Com is an online information article and video article network. All articles, video articles, comments, and other features herein are for informational purposes only and are provided "as is" without warranties, representations or guarantees of any kind. The views and opinions expressed in an article, comments, links or blogs are the author's own, and not necessarily those of dime-co.com's owners. For full disclaimer, please read our TOS.