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This week's Parasha we see Moshe really begin to blossom as

the leader of the Jewish people. Ever since he was born, Moshe

was always set to be a leader; sources say he was tall, when he

was born he had a glowing light as a result of his spiritual

greatness, and he was raised in the house of royalty yet still

showed concern for his people. The only thing Moshe didn’t

have going for him was his speech. Why did Hashem have to

make Moshe struggle in this area? According to the Ran this is

so we know that Bnei Yisrael wasn’t taken out of Mitzrayim

because they had a perfect leader. Rather, a leader lacking the

most important leadership trait, speech. Despite this, Moshe

still manages to give the most famous speech in all of Tanach in

Sefer Devarim when he addresses the Jews before he dies as

they prepare to enter Eretz Yisrael. Regardless of everything

Hashem does for us, we still find ourselves looking for the little

things that aren’t perfect in our lives and focusing on these

minor imperfections. However, if we let go of our shortcomings

and revert our focus to the good that Hashem has to offer, not

only will we be able to find great success like Moshe Rabbeinu

but our previous imperfections will be irrelevant.