Who Really Owns This Land? 5 Points to Ponder

"World's Conductor"

Many waters are concentrated in different places on Earth's surface.

But who moves them to needy places like fields or emptied reservoirs when needed? Moreover, in areas with no river or water source — how will they survive and obtain water?

Can these water transfers only happen artificially, like Israel's national water carrier? What about areas without such means? Are they doomed?

It turns out that often vast quantities of water, weighing hundreds of thousands of tons (!), rise up and travel aerially to needy places. This special process turns heavy water into gas, lighter even than air, allowing it to rise.

What airborne "vehicle" carries and distributes water to all who need? The cloud. Therefore, clouds move around rather than staying put.

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Although we see clouds in the sky that appear woolly or feather-like — sometimes high, sometimes low; white or gray — it seems beyond their forms, nothing is happening. But in truth, a lot occurs in the clouds. Let me explain:

Note this wonder: not only do waters evaporate like gas and become lighter than air, but they also do not separate or disperse in the atmosphere. Instead, they gather as clouds in the sky and move together, enabling them to drift easily via wind, thus bringing rain to areas without permanent water sources.

Indeed, we can observe how clouds, through their "natural" actions, provide life to all living things, directly and indirectly. Directly - by providing drinkable water, and indirectly - by watering trees and plants worldwide. Without vegetation, we wouldn't have air to breathe, as they release oxygen. Thus, clouds sustain the world.

Thanks to clouds, all creatures can be watered globally. I wonder, is this the only reason clouds can store so much water?

Only a being with supreme wisdom and unlimited capacity can create something so intricate... About this, King David wrote in Psalms, a hymn praising the nature created by Hashem: "He waters the mountains from his upper chambers (the clouds formed from evaporated vapors), the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his works" (Psalms 104, 13).

Who Continues the Lineage?

Some innocently claim that the land of Israel belongs also to the Arabs, being sons of Ishmael and therefore having a portion of the land promised to Abraham since they are also his descendants.

However, a look at the Torah shows that Hashem declares the land of Israel belongs to the Israelites, the seed of Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham:

Firstly, the initial divine promise regarding the land was given to Abraham, after separating from Lot: "For all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever... Walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I will give it to you" (Genesis 13, 15-17).

Abraham had two sons: Ishmael and Isaac. Abraham was unsure of the heir — who would continue the lineage to whom the land would be given?

According to the Torah,Hashem proclaims: Isaac is Abraham's successor. It is said: "And Hashem said, But Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call him Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him... And my covenant I will establish with Isaac..." (Genesis 17, 19-21).

Another source: "And Hashem appeared to him (to Isaac, when contemplating going to Egypt due to famine in Canaan), and said: Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land which I shall tell you of. Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you, and bless you; for to you and your descendants, I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath which I swore unto Abraham your father..." (Genesis 26, 2-4).

Isaac had two sons: Esau and Jacob, who would be the heir? Who continues the lineage to whom the land would be given?

According to the Torah,Hashem proclaims: Jacob is Isaac's successor. It is said: "(Jacob) dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven... and Hashem said, I am Hashem, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac; the land whereon you lie, I will give to you and your descendants" (Genesis 28, 12-13).

Another source: "And the land which I gave to Abraham and Isaac, to you I will give it; and to your descendants after you, I will give the land" (Genesis 35, 12).

In conclusion, this land is ours only! The land Hashem promised our forefathers — to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — and their descendants forever.

Balance

It is not just tightrope walkers who maintain balance; we balance ourselves every moment to avoid falling.

The sensation of balance is created in the brain, providing orientation, knowledge, and assessment regarding our position, especially the surface we stand on. Balance helps maintain a straight posture when standing and enables walking, running, and moving without falling.

To maintain balance, we need to know our body's state every moment: are we moving or stationary? Lying down or standing? Leaning to one side?

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The sensation of balance is generated in the inner ear's "balance organ," containing three semicircular canals filled with fluid. Each canal is oriented differently (horizontal, vertical, and posterior), each responsible for a direction and reports head movement in its plane. As the head moves, the fluid within the canals moves too. Fluid movement is detected by sensory cell receptors sending movement information to the brain, where it is translated into the body's position. Thus, we know our head and body position.

In addition to receptors responding to canal fluid movements, the balance organ includes receptors sensitive to body movement relative to gravity. They inform the brain if we move forward, backward, upward, or downward.

Friends, with the balance organ, we manage to stand, walk, jump without falling. So, how did the "balance organ" know its essential position for human function is in the ear and not the leg, for instance? Who determined each canal's orientation? How do they all report head movement in their respective planes?

Training Camp

Many ponder: if the afterlife is so noble, wonderful, and elevated, why are we in this world, full of troubles and woes? Let's answer with an analogy:

The story tells of a devoted father whose son joined an elite combat unit. One day, the father decided to visit his beloved son in the training camp and observe conditions firsthand. Upon arrival, he was stunned by the scene: the camp was situated in a rocky, mountainous area full of stones, thorns, and wild shrubs. During training, soldiers had to exhaust themselves in rigorous runs over the hills carrying heavy burdens, leaping and overcoming numerous obstacles.

In genuine concern for the soldiers' welfare, the devoted father approached the brigade commander and proposed: "I am ready to help with all my resources! First, I'll bring workers to remove all the rocks and uproot all the shrubs and thorns. Second, pave the camp area with asphalt. Third, build comfortable stairs down the hills..."

The father intended to detail further his plan for camp improvement, but at that point, the commander couldn't suppress his laughter. He turned to the baffled father and said: "Believe me, the army has no shortage of areas and grounds with convenient conditions. Yet, for this elite unit, we carefully chose this very place. This place will grow valiant and courageous soldiers to our pride!"

Thus, this world is effectively a training camp, preparing and training our soul to cling to Hashem. This world isn't an end in itself but a means to prepare us for the afterlife. All the trials, difficulties, and challenges we face throughout life are those "tough camp conditions" intended to fortify and strengthen us, readying our soul for spiritual, noble, and elevated living.

By withstanding the challenges of this world, the soul can, upon reaching the afterlife, fulfill its purpose — to delight and enjoy at an ultimate level beyond our comprehension.

Orange

Consider how simple observations of an orange can reveal intricate planning. Examples? Let's start...

1. The orange is divided into segments, not a single unit of juice, otherwise, upon biting, juice would scatter everywhere...

2. Inside the segments, there's an array of tiny "bottles," aligned perfectly resembling a soft drink facility. Who is the "expert arranger"?

3. Oranges also contain small seeds, each capable of generating a new orange tree. We've not yet seen computers give birth to computers, but this seed produces an entire tree with a trunk, branches, leaves, and many fruits. How does such a small, weightless seed hold so much information?

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4. Orange seeds are small and slippery. Why? Firstly, they easily slide down when swallowed. Secondly, they easily fall from hands into the soil, helping grow their future generation.

5. The orange color is yellow-orange, reminiscent of the sun. Oranges are rich in Vitamin C, vital for healthy human development and protecting against sun damage, rejuvenating after prolonged sun exposure, and helping maintain healthy skin.

Could such a remarkable process indicating a guiding hand and concern have arisen without a creator and planner?...