Thurs, January 11, 2018 – 24 Tevet 5778

Vaera: Exodus 6:2 – 9:35

The ancestral lineage of Moses and Aaron is presented.

Whether or not you select to emulate the path of your parents, God encourages you to forge your own vision of holiness.  (Nobility, p. 296)

Fri, January 12, 2018 – 25 Tevet 5778

Vaera: Exodus 6:2 – 9:35

God hardens Pharaoh’s heart, so that the children of Israel can witness God’s signs, wonders, and miracles.

The Baal ShemTov once said, “Now you know, before God created the world, God willed everything that was to happen.  There are no accidents.  Everything depends on your intelligence, spirit, and will to choose to be part of God’s will.”  (Success, p. 222)

Sat, January 13, 2018 – 26 Tevet 5778

Vaera: Exodus 6:2 – 9:35

God brings upon the Egyptians the first seven plagues: blood, frogs, lice, insects, pestilence, boils, and hail.

Remain empty, open, and calm throughout periods of confusion.  As you empty, the chaos of everyday living is replaced by a deep sense of peace emanating from the fullness of God.  (Intention, p. 37)

Sun, January 14, 2018 – 27 Tevet 5778

Bo: Exodus 10:1 – 13:16

Moses returns to Pharaoh to demand the release of the children of Israel.

You are being awakened to recognizing God as the Source of your thoughts and the end goal of your actions.  From your perspective, your options tend to be limiting.  From the perspective of God, your options are infinite.  With God as your partner, you will reach higher horizons.  (Glory, p. 245)

Mon, January 15, 2018 – 28 Tevet 5778

Bo: Exodus 10:1 – 13:16

The Lord brings the plague of locusts, destroying all remaining vegetation in the land of Egypt.

Even in a time of chaos and disturbance, the thoughts that form in your mind from the information you receive can help you move in a more positive direction.  (Understanding, p. 95)

Tues, January 16, 2018 – 29 Tevet 5778

Bo: Exodus 10:1 – 13:16

Next, the Lord brings a darkness so dense, man could not see his fellow man.

When you recognize that the image of God in you also exists in each and every person in creation, you step out of your inertia and awaken to the awesome wonders and miracles that are unfolding everywhere.  (Creativity, p. 266)

Wed, January 17, 2018 – 1 Shevat 5778

Bo: Exodus 10:1 – 13:16

Moses receives from God the ordinances for observing the Lord’s Passover.

Although you are born of Divine will, it is your own will that maintains the interface between you and God.  (Creativity, p. 284)