We All Need Some Reassurance Sometimes

Everyone gets some doubt every once in a while. Some people might get it more than others. Some people might get it worse than others. The fact though, is that everyone has some kind of doubt sooner or later in their lives. Doubt goes all the way back to the times of Avraham. We have been studying him for some time now and already we have seen multiple times of doubt when Hashem has to intervene and soothe his anxiety. It's perfectly normal, in my opinion, that Avraham had doubt about something so important and so intense. Luckily for him, Hashem was there to put him at ease. Avraham was so worried about his future generations, that he even started to doubt the promise Hashem gave to him. This happened twice before Hashem finally realized Avraham needed something more. That is when Hashem gave Avraham a brit. Now, the promise cannot be broken. They called this brit, Brit ben Habitarim. This is the second brit we have seen in our studies thus far, the first being brit keshet.

Anxiety and doubt are very applicable to people our days and even myself. Doubt can occur on almost anything. Tests, friends, family, activities, ANYTHING! Luckily we have our friends and family to always turn to for guidance. And if they are not sufficient help, then we always have Hashem on our side. Hashem knows when we are anxious about something. Avraham did not voice his anxiety the second time. We went a whole perek without a word from Hashem, but then comes the next perek when Hashem comes to Avraham's savior.

Hashem knew exactly what Avraham needed to hear to calm down and focus on the promise. Hashem then executed exactly what Avraham needed so that he would relax a little bit. Thankfully, his easing worked and Avraham was back on the track to future generations and inheriting all the land.

Hashem is always there for us. He is even inside ur heads and knows when we need Him even when we don't call upon Him. Avraham is a great example of this. Hashem will always help us through and ease our anxiety when we are in need, just like He did with Avraham