As I read this week’s portion, I was reminded how easy it is to lose sight of truth in a world where opinions echo louder than understanding, in a time when many speak but few listen. Yet truth, real truth, never changes. It does not bend to emotion or popular opinion because it comes from God Himself.

Just last week, while visiting families in the south still rebuilding their lives, I was struck by how their quiet faith mirrors Abraham’s, trusting God’s promises even when everything around them looks uncertain. They do not always understand the “how,” but they hold firmly to the “who.” That kind of faith does not shout; it endures.

In Parashat Chayei Sarah, we meet Abraham in his later years. His life had been a long journey of faith, filled with mistakes, mercy, and miracles. But now, his focus is singular: to ensure that Isaac, the son of promise, continues the covenant. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, confident that God will guide the way:

The LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house… He will send His angel before you.
Genesis 24:7

This time, Abraham does not try to control the outcome. He has learned the cost of human shortcuts. His faith is quiet but unshakable, a humility that says, “God, You lead; I will follow.”

His servant carries that same faith. When his prayer is answered and Rebekah appears, he does not claim success as his own. He bows and worships, giving glory to the One who directed his steps. And even Rebekah’s family recognizes that the matter is from the LORD and beyond dispute.

There is a powerful lesson here: following God’s truth often requires releasing our own assumptions. Real faith is not about control; it is about surrender.

The Haftarah shows us the opposite through Adonijah, who crowns himself king without waiting for God’s appointment. His ambition stands in sharp contrast to David’s humility and Nathan’s obedience. Nathan does not chase power; he speaks truth to it. David does not defend his pride; he defends God’s promise. Together, they realign the nation with God’s will.

Every generation faces this same test: will we seek influence through the many voices around us, or impact through obedience to the One who speaks truth? Adonijah crowned himself; Solomon waited to be anointed. The difference was pride and jealousy versus surrender, and the need to take what God has not given versus the humility to wait for His timing.

Today, that same struggle plays out in new forms. We live in a time when truth is often traded for comfort, and conviction replaced by convenience. Many stay silent, afraid to stand apart. But silence has never been neutral. When we withhold truth, we make room for deception.

We see this vividly in the conversation surrounding Israel. The onslaught of distorted narratives, false images, and selective outrage has turned truth itself into a battlefield. Yet standing for Israel is not about politics; it is about God’s promises. It is about recognizing that His covenant with this land and people still stands, no matter how loudly the world denies it.

What we see unfolding here is not just history; it is the fulfillment of His Word. The same God who guided Abraham’s servant is guiding His people today. The same God who chose Solomon’s throne is still sovereign over Israel’s destiny.

Standing for truth in a world of many voices means anchoring ourselves in God’s voice above all others, even when it costs us. Standing with Israel, therefore, is not about taking a side; it is about aligning ourselves with God’s faithfulness. And that alignment often requires courage, humility, and clarity.

Truth will always cost something. But silence costs far more.

May we, like Abraham and David’s loyal followers, choose faith over fear, humility over pride, and obedience over opinion. May we stand not just for truth but with the God of truth.

All the paths of the LORD are grace and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalm 25:10

Shabbat Shalom,
Moran