Baruch Hashem I had the zechut (privelige) to hear an
unbelievable Devar Torah in Seuda Shelishit. It is simple and basic and
probably clear to all Jews who think on a
Jewish level, HOWEVER, unfortunately due to the lack of sensitivity to
life that occurs in our spiritually dark generation we tend to forget these key
principles. The Rabbi who gave the inspiring speech explains that the Beracha
of Birkat Kohanim breaks down all the shefa (spiritual energy and blessing) of
the world into three channels.
The first two channels are completel opposites but are
directly linked. The first Pasuk of Birkat Kohanim is Yevarchecha Hashem VeYishmerecha, Blessed are you by Hashem and He
will watch over you. This first Pasuk of Birkat Kohanim speaks about the
physical, financial success in one’s life and the Beracha includes not only the
actual financial success BUT ALSO the actual protection and guaranteed watch
over this success. Meaning, when one pays attention to the first Beracha of
Birkat Kohanim they see that Hashem says He will watch over and keep this
financial success, your money WILL stay in your pocket!
However, when we look at the next Pasuk: Ya’er Hashem Panav Elecha Vichuneka, May
Hashem light up His face onto you and educate you, we see that there is no such
promise or guarantee of keeping this ”light.” This second Pasuk speaks about
the blessing of Spirituality, that one should rise up in spirituality and
become close to Hashem and feel his/her soul glue to Hashem and receive all the
positive and miraculous feeling of closeness from Hashem. However, WE DON’T SEE
HASHEM PROMISING ANY “SECURITY” over this blessing!
This teaches us that following the life of spirituality is
NOT EASY. However, because Hashem leaves it up to us to be stringent about staying
spiritual, we know the reward of being close to Hashem after toiling into the
work and service of Hashem is felt and appreciated much more. Meaning, when one
wants to be spiritual THEY MUST WORK FOR IT CONSTANTLY. Being Jewish is
continuous work that is NOT promised to us from inheritance or any prophecy.
It is true that one who enters the direction of spirituality
and TAKES IT UPON HIM/HERSELF TO BE PURE then Hashem DOES HELP! However, we
clearly see there is no guarantee that it will stick. Be’ezrat Hashem we should
have a shavua (week) of success in overcoming all our obstacles of spirituality
this week and see the light of Hashem promised in Birkat Kohanim by continuously working on our Service of
Hashem.
Never give up.
Shavua tov!
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