Assaf continues with his vision of Messianic times: "Illuminated are You, more powerful than the towering forces of prey (Psalm 76:5)." The forces of prey represent the dark powers of evil. Prior to the coming of the Messiah, wickedness will be rampant and the strong shall prey on the weak. G-D will be hidden from view, allowing evil to tower over good. But with the coming of the Messiah, Hashem shall be illuminated. No longer hidden, G-D’s light shall clearly be seen and His power perceived. Evil will pale beside His omnipotence and wickedness wilt beneath His gaze.

 

Copyright, 2008 Rachel Lerner