Maccabean Faith
In the days of Matityahu, the Jews took action against the Greeks in the natural manner, but with
absolute faith in G-d. Hence, they did not engage in calculations as to how great the odds were
against them in terms of physical power and numbers. Rather, with faith and fortitude, they gathered
the people together under the rallying cry, "Whoever is for G-d, with us."
This was the basis and raison d'etre of their battle: the
glorification of G-d's name, without any thought of personal
gain or glorification.
Although they were weak and few in number, the Jews of that time were spiritual giants, possessing
complete and absolute faith in the Creator of the World. It was this faith that ultimately led to their
military victory and the spiritual victory over the
repressive decrees of the Hellenists.
Similarly, our Sages have taught that in the merit of the Jews' tremendous faith in G-d and in the
coming of Moshiach we will be redeemed from this final, dark and bitter exile.
The Rebbe, the Matityahu of our generation, has sounded the
clarion call, "The time of the Redemption has arrived.
Moshiach is on his way."
Although in comparison to the nations of the world the Jewish people are few and weak physically,
we nonetheless reach the
highest spiritual heights, for we stand atop the shoulders of the spiritual giants of all generations.
Thus, for the glorification of G-d's name and G-d's name alone, let us rally as one behind the Rebbe's
call to publicize the
message that the Redemption is imminent, to learn more about it, to increase in mitzvot in general and
acts of goodness and
kindness, and to get ready to welcome Moshiach.
