When we are able to find meaning in difficult life events it makes it much easier to cope with them. In this week’s Parasha, Yosef reveals to his brothers saying “Ani Yosef” (I am Yosef) (Bereshit 45:3)
The Chofetz Chaim gives a beautiful explanation. He says that from the time the brothers first came to Egypt to get food and Yosef spoke and treated them harshly accusing them of being spies, they were puzzled about what exactly was happening. But as soon as they heard the words “I am Yosef” all their questions were answered.
We can also see this in our own life events when we question ourselves “why me?”
The Chofetz Chaim continues to explain, that when Meshiach comes and the Divine presence will be revealed to us and we hear “I am Hashem,” we will be able to see openly the answers to all our questions of our difficulties and suffering answered. Everything will be clarified and understood.
We will be able to see that everything came from the hand of G-d and how it was for our own benefit..
We don’t need to wait for the redemption to see our lives in this way. Maybe we won’t have the answer, but at least we can be aware of where it comes from and that it is intended for our good.
In this way we will be able to experience our life in a much more meaningful way and we will be able to dance to the music we can hear.
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