There is a biblical character who faithfully shows us how personal and unique our mission is – a life path that no one else can fill and no one else can accomplish in our place. Whether you believe it or not, each of us has our own tailored, God-given place and mission in the world.
(How does a Torah figure connect to entrepreneurship and the business world? Oh, very much so – and you will see it in a moment.)
The story of Moses is the most beautiful example of this truth. A man who spent forty years in exile because he had killed an Egyptian soldier (Exodus 2:12), and thought his life was forever broken. When the Lord called him at the burning bush to lead Israel out of Egypt, Moses brought forward a series of excuses.
Does this situation sound familiar from your own life circumstances?
“Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” Moses asked (Exodus 3,11)
“Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent... I am slow of speech and tongue”
(Exodus 4,10)
Moses’ human weaknesses and fears were obvious: in modern terms, he struggled with severe communication difficulties, most likely had a speech impediment, and suffered from anxiety about public speaking. He not only feared but also felt unfit for leadership.
From today’s perspective: a murderer, an exile, a man cast out by society – by no means did he seem a suitable candidate for such a mission.
And yet: the Creator chose him. He does not call the flawless, but those whose destiny, story, and inner world already carry the seed that can only unfold in the given mission.
The story of Moses poses questions to us as well:
How many times do we also feel, “I am not capable of this”?
How many times do we struggle with inner uncertainties when faced with a greater task?
According to the teaching of the Torah, the Creator does not call the flawless, but those who were created for that specific mission. And just as He placed Aaron, Moses’ brother, beside him (Exodus 4,14–16), so too does He send people beside us who help us fulfill our life’s calling. This is no accident but Divine providence and guidance.
This truth is just as valid today: your mission cannot be avoided. . You may wrestle with fears and inner resistance, but when you step onto your path, everything that once seemed like weakness will turn into strength.
What if you are most suitable precisely where you now feel the weakest?
What if you are strongest right where you have been broken?
I wish you insights filled with blessings, and a spiritual handling of business and finances!
Baruch Hashem, blessed be the Light! May Bracha V'Hatzlacha (Blessing and Success) accompany you on your journey.
Isa B. Lukacs