Living Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear

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Last week, we discussed how Hashem can provide a home for someone even if they lack the financial means to afford it. We shared a story about a man who accepted upon himself to completely remove business matters from his mind on Shabbat, and miraculously, he received all the money he needed from various sources. Since then, I was told an incredible story about how Hashem provided a home for a family that had no extra money beyond their basic necessities. They lived in a tiny apartment, struggling to cover their essential expenses, and never dreamed of living in a house, let alone owning one. One day, their landlord's daughter began straying from the proper path. As time passed, she became a negative influence on their family, to the point where they felt they could no longer stay there—not even for one more day. Desperate, the wife called her brother, who had many connections, and pleaded with him to find them another apartment immediately. He told her it was impossible—how could he find them a place to move into the same day? But she refused to take no for an answer. After thinking it over, he suggested they move in with their widowed mother, whom we'll call Mrs. Rosenberg, who lived alone in a spacious home. He called to ask, and she was delighted to welcome them. Immediately, he and another brother rented a van, packed up all their belongings, and moved them into Mrs. Rosenberg's house. They reached a monetary settlement with their landlord, and just like that, they were out of the apartment. Given the high cost of housing, it seemed they would be staying with their mother for a long time. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rosenberg had recently rekindled a friendship with another widow, whom we'll call Mrs. Miller, who lived in a different city. They had a lot in common, and Mrs. Rosenberg had been inviting her for Shabbat for some time. Eventually, Mrs. Miller accepted the invitation. When she arrived, Mrs. Miller enjoyed the company of the entire family. She continued visiting for several Shabbatot over the next few months. One day, she asked Mrs. Rosenberg why her daughter and son-in-law were always there. Mrs. Rosenberg explained their situation, mentioning that they could not afford to rent an apartment. Mrs. Miller was disheartened. "Everyone should have their own home," she said. "Please tell your daughter to start looking for a house. I want to help her." Mrs. Rosenberg was stunned by the generous offer. "I don't know if you realize," she told her friend, "but homes here cost no less than a million dollars." Mrs. Miller remained unfazed. "Tell them to look anyway." A few days later, they found a beautiful, spacious home with everything they could ever want. The asking price was $1.2 million. When Mrs. Miller heard the number, she asked to speak with Mrs. Rosenberg's son-in-law. She told him to apply for a mortgage to see how much he could qualify for. He and his wife, who also worked, went to the bank and were approved for $550,000. When they shared the news with Mrs. Miller, she immediately took action. She hired a lawyer to help them close on the house, and after all the fees, they were still short $700,000. Without hesitation, Mrs. Miller wired them the full amount, telling them it was her greatest pleasure to help. Since Mrs. Miller had no children of her own that she was close with, she felt as though she was buying a home for her own daughter. And just like that, a family who had struggled to afford rent on a tiny apartment became the proud owners of a beautiful home. They love having Mrs. Miller over, and she is overjoyed that she was able to help them. Hashem orchestrated every step of this process from beginning to end. He brings together His messengers with those He wants them to help. No matter how distant salvation may seem, a person can always be helped.
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