אות - יא

Happy are we, for God has been good to us and given us the holiness of Judaism.

The Rebbe said, “I have great joy simply because I was worthy of being in the Land of Israel.” 16 This and the statement below were said two months before the Rebbe's death, on Friday night, Shabbat Nachamu , 11 Av 5570 (August 10, 1810) (" His Wisdom ” #153; Tzaddik #112; Yemey Moharnat #51). The lesson given that night appears in Likutey Moharan II, 78.

The Rebbe’s voyage to the Holy Land involved much confusion, and many frustrations and obstacles, includingmoney. Nevertheless, he overcame all barriers and attained his goal of walking inthe Holy Land.

He said, “I believe this and understand it fully well. Every movement, every thought and every effort made for the sake of doing something holy is never wasted.

“When you want to do something holy, at first you are confused and unsure. You are standing on the balance deciding whether or not to do it, and barriers seem to be springing up on every side. “But when you are worthy of completing the task, your every movement, your every thought, and even the confusion you had in completing this deed are all marked for good. They are lifted on high and made into very holy and exalted things.”

Fortunate is one who is worthy of breaking down all barriers and completing each holy task.