A world in limbo

Everything seems to be in suspended animation.

In the Middle East, there is no escalation of war, yet no peace deal. Netanyahu is still in power, while Eisenkot tries to form a government; but Eisenkot’s challenge is to get potential coalition partners on the same page. (Lieberman doesn’t want Arab support, the Charedim want protection from the draft, and Netanyahu wants to be prime minister in a unity government.) If Lieberman fails, Netanyahu remains in power.

The Democrats are waiting to take over the US Congress in two months. In Europe, right-wing parties are gaining popularity. (Europe used to be more left-wing than the US — now it seems to be the opposite.)

Iran and its proxies took a severe beating. But now they seem to be getting a second wind. Arab states which used to dominate, are now scrambling to deal with missiles and drones aimed at them.

The world economy (once so stable) now totters, as countries try to mitigate energy shortages and tariff wars. Nations are apprehensive, uncertain of what the future will bring.

Calm skies have given way to growing clouds. But every once in a while, patches of blue sky emerge.

The Almighty is running the world. Goodness will prevail. The world will prosper. Peace will come.

We have seen many miracles. It gives us confidence.

G-d in heaven is orchestrating a world of balance, finely tuned, intrinsically good.

The rain will fall. The earth will drink it up, and give forth food in abundance. The sun will shine and permeate warmth.

The sun will shine. And the world will appreciate His benevolence.