Time is not just a backdrop—it’s a dynamic force. Time is not simply a neutral medium we move through; time is energy. It’s not simply a calendar flipping over or a clock ticking away; time is alive, flowing in currents that carry events and possibilities into existence.
But what does this mean for us practically? How can this understanding of time transform our lives?
The concept of time has two key components:
In business, timing is everything. You plan investments, assess risks, and decide when to move forward or pull back. In our spiritual lives, the same is true. There are moments when energies align—when certain decisions, actions, or reflections are not only appropriate but necessary. Missing those moments means missing the wave entirely.
Time is causative; it makes things happen. It’s not an empty stage where life plays out. Instead, it ripples with energy, bringing specific opportunities into being.
Just as a surfer waits for the perfect wave, we must learn to align ourselves with the flow of time’s energy. There are windows of opportunity, moments when the divine currents align with our actions. If we move at the right time, we ride the wave. If we hesitate, we miss it.
The Torah beautifully expresses this idea: “And Moses wrote their goings forth, stage by stage, by the commandment of the LORD; and these are their stages at their goings forth” (JPS 1917, Numbers 33:2). This seemingly redundant phrasing teaches us that while we think we’re heading toward a specific goal, in truth, we’re being guided to where we need to be.
In life, we must move forward, trust the flow, and align ourselves with divine timing. There will come moments—perhaps subtle, perhaps urgent—when you will hear a call: Whoever is for God, come to me. It’s the same call Moses cried out in the desert, rallying those who would stand for holiness and purpose (Exodus 32:26).
Time is like a spiral, ascending higher with every cycle. For example, Passover is revisited year after year, but each year at a higher level.
In your own personal life, each time the wave rises, you have a new opportunity to connect, to act, and to grow. The question is: Will you ride the wave?
Life’s journey demands sensitivity to time’s flow. Know when to act. Know when to wait. And when the call comes, don’t hesitate.
The currents of time are always moving. Be ready to ride the wave.
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