Machshava:

Shabbat 

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Description

Based on the RaMChaL's Da'as T'vunos. Hanhagas Hamisphat - the way Hashem guides the world where he gave b'chirah chofshis (free choice) and created a system of reward and punishment and everything here and in the upper world depends on the actions of Bnei Yisrael (the Jewish people). Hanhagas Hayichud - where Hashem doesn't take our deeds and actions into account and bestows upon us rachmanus (compassion) independent of our merits. When human decisions - so to speak - undermine Hashem's intent of creation. When plan "A" (misphat) fails, Hahsem switches to plan "B" (yichud). The time frame of Moshi'ach's arrival is determined by our actions. There are episodes in Tanach that deal with bringing Moshi'ach into the world where the hanhagah of mishpat was completely overturned through Divine mid-course corrections. Understanding the words in the "Kegavnah" (Shabbos night liturgy) prayer. What does razah d'Shabbos (the secret of Shabbos) mean?