In our Torah portion this week (i.e., Shelach-Lekha) we read how the spies faithlessly judged that the people were not strong enough to take possession of the promised land. They said, “we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them” (Num. 13:33). Here the sages note the subtle – yet profound – connection between how we see ourselves and how we imagine that others see us. This sort of “projection” is common enough, and sometimes we even make the mistake of thinking that God sees us the way we feel about ourselves…. In this shorter broadcast, I hope to encourage you to keep faith in the LORD God of Israel’s love and blessing for you, even if the present hour may seem dark, confusing, or overwhelming…
Faith and Courage Podcast:
