Concerning the Messiah debate. We did try to put some words on it in the latest Chabad study group I attend.
My point in the debate was; only ONE power really knows, and he will decide; G-d.
The whole point of G-d choosing someone is, that G-d makes the choice, not us.
My own experience with it, as a contender to the title is; I have been beaten, prodded, inspired, dragged to be in the position I am in now. By G-d.
I RETIRED, I thought well this is going ok. Let’s just find a nice job, and do some good. What happened? 7 of October happened. G-d disagreed. I wasn’t supposed to be not doing it.
After that, I have had divine intervention in most of what I have done. Numerous prophetic visions, but also A LOT of protection.
Whenever I have veered from the path, I get beaten up.
G-d is not a benign being, when he wants something. He DEMANDS it.
Honestly it has left me a little dumbfounded. I mean, I didn’t know how all this spiritual life was supposed to happen.
So, the thing about proclaiming one to be Messiah and so on, that is just not the way it works. G-d picks the best suited, and then he pushes, nudges, slaps and demands his way.
Not just me, the same goes for Israel. If we do not obey the command of G-d he gets VERY angry.
I am not saying this to further my own case. I REALLY don’t care, seen from my own perspective.
It’s about serving G-d, faithfully, honestly.
And yes, I did get another vision of me being the Messiah. Just with grey hair. So I guess the message is, it’s now guys. Otherwise I will be too old.
G-d bless the will of Hashem.