גאולה ופרנסה

In yesterday’s Parsha, Yakov Avinu says two statements that look like they could be mistaken. He first says, האלוקים הרועה אותי, the G-d who was my shepherd. This is followed by המלאך הגואל רותי, the angel who redeemed me. It looks like when the discussion is about פרנסה, it is Hashem that brings the help in earning a livelihood. But when it comes to redemption, this is carried out by way of an angel. It seems the opposite should be true. Our Rabbis teach that for Hashem, when the Jewish people are ready for גאולה, it׳s not a big deal, and an angel can be sent for the mission. Parnassa, earning a livelihood, comes directly from G-d. We need to be worthy in His eyes and put our trust in Him that He will provide for us. Only then will it come. Interesting that גאולה comes from a מלאך, but פרנסה is from Hashem directly.

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