Global Blessing
"You open Your hand and satisfy the will of every living creature." (Tehillim 145:16)
In light of the fact that there are many poor people in the world, what is the meaning of "You satisfy the will of every living creature"? HaShem provides enough sustenance in every location for every person, even though the wealth is not equally distributed. He gives prosperity to the rich in order to grant them the merit of showing kindness to those who are less fortunate.
Lesson: When man acts with compassion towards his fellow, the resources of the world are perfectly balanced. Moreover, the hardships of the poor grant them atonement and the rich attain blessing by sharing their wealth.
App: Help others if you have the means to do so. If your present financial situation is challenging, view it as a rectification -- and trust in HaShem's mercy and compassion.
(Based on the commentary of RaMad Valli to Tehillim)
L"Nishamos Rav Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Dedicated to Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Etta for Refuah Sheleimah
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