Every day since the time of creation, the sun has
risen each morning shining its life-giving rays of warmth and light upon our
earth. This continuous gift of light that greets us each day with all of its
invaluable benefits is a clear revelation of HaShem and His abundant
kindness.
Our Sages composed a moving prayer that expresses gratitude to
HaShem for the wonders of daylight: "He has brought forth the sun from its
place." That is, HaShem, may He be blessed, brings us the sunlight. There is no
other force besides HaShem, alone, that assists in the illumination of the sun.
It is His gift of pure kindness and compassion.
The prayer continues:
"He illuminates the entire world and its inhabitants, which He created in the
attribute of Mercy." Meaning, the sun is not the source of illumination. Rather,
HaShem, Himself, is the source of illumination, i.e., "He illuminates the entire
world."
The Zohar explains this concept by likening the sun to a mirror
that reflects light. So too, the sun does not give off its own light. Rather, it
reflects light. What light does it reflect? The light of HaShem Who illuminates
His light upon the sun!
Therefore, the sun is not the source of
illumination; rather HaShem illuminates the sun with His brilliant and holy
light, "He illuminates the entire world in His glory."
May HaShem open
our hearts to fully appreciate His great kindness and compassion of illuminating
His holy light upon us every day of our lives. [Based on Michtav M’Eliyahu
of Rav Eliyahu Dessler]
TODAY: Look at the sunlight and rejoice in
knowing that HaShem is shining His light upon you.
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