The same is true with every nation. Every nation is the product of the land upon which it was born and so the French people receive their energy from France’s angel. This is true with every nation with one exception – the Jewish people.

For the sake of clarity it must be pointed out that these sources of energy are not independent of HaShem. They are similar to the plumbing system that delivers water to the house. The pipes and faucets do not produce the water, they only deliver the water that is sent through them. The origin of all energy is HaShem. These angels and astrological sources are only HaShem’s energy delivery system (EDS). The question we may ask is what difference does it make that we have a direct line to HaShem? Either way, the world is run by HaShem. These spiritual and astrological sources of energy have no free will; they are simply the plumbing system that brings the energy from HaShem to this world.

There are several distinctions whether we get direct energy or if we go through the EDS. It is clear in this week’s Parsha as well as in other places throughout the Torah that HaShem has such a strong aversion to immoral behavior that He simply cannot tolerate it. Naturally, if a nation is engaged in immoral behavior it will pay the price sooner or later. However, since
HaShem does not deal directly with this nation and their energy goes through the plumbing system the consequence of this behavior may be delayed. They may be able to continue operating for many decades before they feel the consequence. If, however, HaShem delivers our energy directly in Person without the system and we are behaving immorally we can expect the consequence more immediately and perhaps with even more brunt because of the close proximity in which we find ourselves to Him.

By the same token, when we repent and mend our ways we have a better chance of survival. The system which has been set up by HaShem was built to shut off power when there is an overabundance of immorality. Once that level has been reached the system shuts down. However, if our delivery is outside of the system and is delivered directly by the Boss Himself, and He cares about us and He is not bound to the rules that govern the system, then if we appeal to Him and plea and repent, He can continue delivering.

There is yet another distinction that we could expect to find. If we are on the delivery system we should not expect to discover any remarkable display of direct intervention. The energy will be delivered in a timely fashion in a natural way. However, if HaShem delivers it Personally, we should expect to find remarkable displays of divine intervention, after all, He is the One delivering it! It is noteworthy, everyone I peak to who talks about their experiences in the Land of Israel will share some story of divine intervention that occurred to them on their visit. It is no wonder, it is the His Land, He delivers the energy Personally, How fortunate we are to be so close to Him.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Paysach Diskind