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Today’s Daily Dose of Emuna is dedicated to the personal and collective redemption of Ahm Yisrael. May this month bring with it blessings of freedom from all difficulties, suffering and hardships; an everlasting release from bondage from all experiences that seemingly appear ‘bad’, and may they be openly revealed to expose Hashem’s loving kindness and compassion for all to witness, Amen!
Today is Rosh Chodesh Nissan, a month that celebrates the Jewish nation’s path to freedom. When we left Egypt, we ascended to a lofty status. We were chosen, handpicked, to become Hashem’s people. In effect, from this point on, we officially were taken under Hashem’s ‘wings’ and guided solely by Borei Olam, no longer subject to natural law. In Chodesh Nissan, we were elevated to a higher existence – one based on hashgacha pratit (Divine providence). We were no longer subjugated to serve man and were freed to serve our higher selves and the Divine mission- to form an intimate bond with our Creator.
One of the ways we experience freedom particularly this month is through the power of renewal. Pesach ushers in the spring season and with it flowering buds and greener pastures. The blossoming surroundings reveal that which was in potential and hidden until now; a pathway likened to redemption. Redemption is revelation – geula (redemption) is rooted in the Hebrew word gi-lui (revelation). When potential is uncovered and revealed, essentially it is redeemed and freed.
The same is true in regard to our relationship with Hashem. As we approach Hashem and ‘invite’ Him into our lives, we basically uncover the façade that hides His presence thus revealing His intimate involvement in our lives. Fundamentally, when we chose to see all happenings as being from Hashem and not cause-and-effect or ‘nature’, His guidance becomes crystal clear and undoubtedly will become more known to us in time.
Each one of us can experience a personal redemption by utilizing the freedom Hashem gives to us to see Him in every aspect of our lives. The geula is in the air. Just breathe it in and feel free!
I highly suggest signing onto the daily chizuk at Emunadaily@gmail.com. These are short (4-5 minute) daily audio clips given by Rabbi Ashear. They are filled with stories of Divine providence and easy emuna learning. Yesterday’s was particularly powerful, here is the link: https://app.box.com/s/wfjicu53yp9q6vrw8ccr. Pass it on to others!
