In this week's Torah portion, Moses is told to prepare for his own passing.
If you can request something of G-d at a time like this, what would it be?
Well, here's what Moses says to G-d:
"Let G‑d, the G‑d of spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, who will go forth before them and come before them, who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of G‑d will not be like sheep without a shepherd." (Numbers 27:16-17)
What an expression of Moses' dedicated and selfless leadership: That even at such a pivotal moment in his life, what's on his mind? The welfare of his people.
- Based on Rashi's commentary