In the parsha of Tshuva (Nitzavim 30:2-3) one pasuk says, "V'Shavta
Ad Hashem Elokecha", you will return to Hashem. The next pasuk says, "V'Shav
Hashem Elokecha Es Shivuscha", Hashem will return you. If Klal Yisroel returns
by themselves why does Hashem need to return them?
The Imrei Kedesh from Starlisk answers that the gemara Sanhedrin 97b
says that if Bnei Yisroel does not do tshuva on their own Hashem will empower a
leader as cruel and blood thirsty as Haman to wake us up to do tshuva.
This is the meaning of the two pasukim. Ideally "V'Shavta", we will
recognize the error of our ways without any pressure or threat. However if our
comfortable environment blinds us and makes us deaf to the words of the Torah,
then "V'Shav Hashem", Hashem will send a loud and clear message that we can't
possibly sleep through.
Wishing you a Gemar Chatima Tova.
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