דבר תורה פרשת בא

"וּשְׁמַרְתֶּם, אֶת-הַמַּצּוֹת" 

The Torah give Bnei Yisrael instructions to guard the Matzot in order to make sure that they do not become chametz. As they were leaving Mizrayim things were happening so fast and they did not have time to make full bread - they were only able to make matzot.  Chazal teach us that this Pasuk is actuall a paly on words. Instead of reading it "Matzot", it could be read "Mitzvot". That we should be very careful, and guard the Mitzvot from becoming chametz. 

What does that mean? How could a mitzvah become chametz?

It is explained that we should constantly be running to do mitzvot and not wait on them. If an opportunity for a mitzvah presents itself, we should jump at it.  We should not say that we will do it later - in 10 mins or 30 mins  - because it might not be there then and we will miss the chance. 

If we have the chance to help our parents, we should do right away. Your mom asks you to take out the garbage - do it right away, not once the show you're watching is over. If you could give help to your friend - do it right away. If you have just finished eating - say birkat hamazon right away! If not, you might forget to and miss the mitzvah.

Doing these mitzvot right away will help us get more mitzvot done and will not allow opportunities to slip through our fingers. If we take action - our mitzvot will not become chametz. Let's take lesson from Nike - Just Do It!