Wonders in Everything
It is on the Shabbat on which we read the Torah Portion of Bo, describing the Jewish people's redemption from Egypt. In many places it is explained that the first exile of the Jewish people in Egypt, and their subsequent redemption, is the prototype of each future exile and the ultimate redemption which we avidly await, may it come now.
Just as in those days, we were brought out of Egypt with wonders and miracles, so too, when we merit to witness the Final Redemption, will we witness events and wondrous happenings that are miraculous beyond imagination.
But wait. Three times each day, in the special Amida prayer, we thank G-d for His miracles that occur every day and His wonders and kindnesses that occur each moment.
In truth, we don't need much of an imagination to realize that miracles and wonders do happen to each one of us, every moment of every day. The Rebbe stated that we live in a time where if we open our eyes, we can see "Wonders in Everything." Now more than ever, we need only open our eyes, open our hearts, open our minds, and we will see that everything around us is truly miraculous, especially that which we've come to take for granted.
A few cells are miraculously coded to grow into a baby. Scientific breakthroughs allow billions to live without the fear of diseases which only a century ago ravaged entire community. Global Media connects millions of people around the world for the ultimate "publicizing the miracle" of Chanuka. We can fly anywhere in the world, in the comfort and relative safety of metal birds.
What seemed far-fetched and impossible, something which could only be termed miraculous a few generations ago, has become commonplace. But because many things have become mundane and routine, they are no less wondrous.
Let's all open our eyes, recognize and give thanks for the miracles and wonders happening all around us. Perhaps through this very special kind of exercise we will merit to see the greatest miracle of all--the revelation of Moshiach.
