GC#105 - 2020 Vision - Perek Shira 36 - Song of The Stars Part 4
Reb L's G-dcast
English - July 26, 2020 23:01 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBJudaism Religion & Spirituality Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Hindsight is described as 20-20. How apt. We always know better than people in power. We always know better than decision makers. That's because after the event we are wiser to it.
Like the superhero who was asked what his special power was. 'Hindsight', came the reply. 'That's not going to help us, is it?' he was challenged. 'Yes, I see that now...'
The prophets of doom and gloom are queueing up (British spelling before you ask) to predict the direst of consequences for many events and actions. Why are our Neviim, or prophets any different?
I think the answer lies in the nature of the prediction. If someone warns you to keep your eyes open when crossing the road, or your mouth shut during an exam, I don't think that they would be called doom mongerers. They are giving a realistic assessment of what may happen if you are not careful.
That is real vision. Not distorted, but clear. Not skewed, but focused. When our prophets speak of a vision of our lack of vision, it is time to sit up and take note. That will lead us back to the correct path.