The Catalyst of Spiritual Growth \ Parashat Bamidbar
D'var Torah: "When HaShem revealed Himself on Mount Sinai, twenty-four thousand angels accompanied Him. When Klal Yisrael saw the angels they said, 'It should only be that we have such closeness to HaShem!' HaShem responded, 'Since you desire to be like the angels, I will grant your request.' Immediately, HaShem revealed His love to Klal Yisrael, and said to Moshe, 'Place them in formations around Me.' The Torah alludes to this, 'He brought me into the banquet hall and clustered my encampments around Him in love" (Shir HaShirim 2:4).
Moral: The secret catalyst of spiritual growth is one's desire to be close to HaShem. When Klal Yisrael desired to be close to HaShem, HaShem opened the gates for them to experience and enjoy new levels of closeness to HaShem. Application: Awaken your heart to desire to come close to HaShem -- His goodness, light, holiness, and joy. In turn, HaShem will draw you close to Him and welcome you into His exalted Presence. Propel yourself to the lofty heights of the angels, and you will "flourish like a palm tree in the courtyard of HaShem." (Based on Midrash Tanchumah Bamidbar) |
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