"Divine light illuminated Moshe's countenance" (Shemot 34:29).
Moshe Rabenu was in HaShem's Presence atop Mount Sinai for forty days. When he descended from Mount Sinai, his countenance shone with such a bright light, that even Aaron could not look at it!
As beautiful as this is, the Torah tells us that there is something even higher than the light that illuminated Moshe's countenance.
The very next concept mentioned in the Torah after the illumination of Moshe's countenance reveals the secret.
"The seventh day shall be holy for you, a Shabbos of rest for HaShem (Shemot 35:1)".
The Ba'al HaTurim explains the significance of the Torah, placing these two concepts -- the light of Moshe's countenance and the holiness of Shabbat -- side by side.
"The illumination of one's countenance on Shabbat is far beyond the illumination of one's countenance on the weekdays."
There is no question that Moshe Rabenu's countenance beamed with far more intensity on Shabbat Kodesh.
So too, our countenance shines with super intense light on Shabbat Kodesh.
Let's grasp the light of Shabbat and shine with HaShem's holiness, splendor, and joy!
