Prediction of Reprieve
When I was in Bnei Brak, two women came to ask for my blessing concerning their respective problems. The first walked in. Before she would open her mouth, I asked, “What’s with your husband’s stomach?” The woman was shocked beyond words. She had come explicitly to tell me about his stomach problems, and here I was, asking her about them!
Her face gave evidence to her amazement. Since she was speechless, I took the floor. “Do not worry,” I reassured her. “B’ezrat Hashem, your husband will have a complete recovery in the very near future. Tell him there is no reason to conduct tests or see doctors. He should just continue studying Torah diligently. The merit of the Torah will protect him.”
B’chasdei Shamayim, that was exactly what happened. Her husband was completely healed in the merit of his Torah study.
After this woman left my room, her friend walked in. Before she could speak, I said, “How are your kidneys functioning? Make sure to keep drinking a lot.” She, too, was speechless at my perception of her problem. She could not fathom how I knew why she was here. But I know that it was only in the merit of my holy ancestors. In the merit of their diligence in Torah study, the right words are placed in my mouth, words that provide succor to my fellow Jews.
I blessed this woman, as well, with a speedy recovery. I reminded her again to drink a lot. She was also cured of her ailment. She retold her story in public, thereby causing a huge kiddush Hashem.
