"Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord." (Psalms 4:6) Rabbi Chiya taught: "You shall guard my observances; you shall guard them." (Leviticus 18:30) What does it mean "I am the Lord your God"? It means that I am prepared to give you your reward. Rabbi Natan said in the name of Rabbi Abba: "It is not a full quotation: 'Offer sacrifices of righteousness' (Psalms 4:6). The Lord said: 'Put forth your hands to the mitzvot (commandments) and rely on Me, for I will reward you.'"
Many say to my soul: These are the nations of the world who say to Israel, "Who will allow us to partake with Israel in the goodness of the World to Come?" And Israel replies to them, "With how much suffering, servitude, and martyrdoms have we given ourselves up for the sanctification of God's name, and yet you come to diminish it. May the light of Your countenance shine upon us, O Lord!" Rabbi Huna said in the name of Rabbi Acha: "We are waiting for that which is said, 'Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise up My banner to the peoples' (Isaiah 49:22)." Rabbi Yochanan said: "Israel says before the Holy One, Blessed be He: 'We have nothing but the light of Your countenance,' as it is said, 'O God of hosts, cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved' (Psalms 80:20)."