06/22/2026
Throughout the eras of the Judges, Prophets, and Kings, the Bible teaches us a powerful lesson.
Again and again, after periods of repentance and returning to Hashem, the Jewish people defeated their enemies—whether Ammon, Moab, Amalek, the Philistines, and others. In many cases, those victories brought decades of peace, security, and prosperity.
Yet the enemy was rarely wiped out completely.
The biblical pattern was not always total destruction. It was the restoration of Jewish strength, deterrence, and the ability to live in peace.
Perhaps there is a lesson there for us today.
When we look at the current reality, it is easy to focus on what remains unfinished. But it is also important to recognize how much has changed.
Hamas has been shattered. Hezbollah has suffered devastating blows. Iran's regional axis has been severely weakened.
The cup may not be 100% full.
But perhaps it is worth appreciating that it is at least 75% full.
Sometimes the greatest mistake is focusing only on what remains and forgetting how much has already been achieved.
Am Yisrael Chai.
