The definition of a slave is that even his time belongs to his master. 

The first mitzva that HaShem gives the Jews (in Egypt) is 

 

"Hachodesh hazeh lochem",

 that you are now becoming masters over time ... 

 

so that when you declare the new moon 

even the bais din shel maaleh the heavenly courts 

abide by your decision as is seen Rosh Hashana...

 

May we all use our power over time to utilize it for good and to be free from the constraints of time, amen.

The parsha goes on to tell us the laws ... 

"Guard the matza, it means watching it to make sure that it doesn't become chametz and...don't read matzos but mitzva 

 

so when a mitzva comes to your hand, do it right away and don't let it become chametz....

 

 

 

The Torah alludes to this by preceding the laws of Pesach by the plague of darkness.

 

 The darkness was so thick that a man could not see his friend. 

 

Galus (exile) is when there is no sensitivity to our friends needs. That is darkness.

 

(Redemption) The Geula comes about by opening our hearts and hands to the need of others. ...

 

May HaShem bless all klal  Yisroel (the people of Israel)

with abundant wealth on the level of matza,

 

 to appreciate our freedom is based on the freedom to act on behalf of others 

 

knowing there will always be enough matza to perform our own needs. Shabbat shalom 

 

Love from Israel

Rabbi Andy Eichenholz