G‑d speaks with us at every moment.
His words form all the events of time and space we see about us.
What then is a prophet?
Nothing more than one who catches those words before they crystallize into the events of time and space.
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. Subscribe and get your dose daily. To order Rabbi Freeman’s latest book, Wisdom to Heal the Earth, click here.
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Stella H Howell
UK
January 9, 2018
Why no prophets? There are prophets which the world ignores. So be it. Reply
Stella H Howell
uk
December 21, 2016
The Word 'god' verses the Sole Almighty Creator
The Sole Almighty Creator Created gods, deities, angels etc.
Why is it that the world speaks about god and not the Creator.
The word god is a title similar to Mr Mrs Lord Sir etc.
Satan is also a god to some so is Lucifer.Which god does this article refer to?
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Brenda
Toronto, Canada
December 20, 2016
Divine Laws
A prophet is able to perceive G_d's laws for humanity. If we do not comply with His Laws, the prophet knows what events will happen to force us to comply.
The time has arrived for us to guide humanity how to live as one man with one heart.
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Anonymous
Mesa, AZ
October 12, 2015
Prophecy One can see the glory of Hashem, blessed is He, everywhere... If we listen carefuly after our prayers, we can hear His wisper in the wind, out of His love and kindness, His councel to guide us in the pass of our lives, and if we pay attention, we could here His precious voice speaking to us when we ask. "Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find the treasures hidden from His kingdom, open to those who seek His presence. B"H Reply
Gloria E. Schroeder
Montana
October 11, 2015
A prophet catches words? Divine Words are a literal consuming fire if they are ignored. The quoted wisdom teaches us humility, not purpose. Reply
Jorge
Qro. Mexico
October 11, 2015
G‑d speaks with us at every moment. Our time elapses, our time goes by, and I'm still here, certainly by the grace of G-d. My convictions have not changed; I still like very much to read that "G‑d speaks with us at every moment", especially when it's proclaimed by an authority. Reply
Anonymous
evansville, In
August 30, 2012
His Authorship
See/Hear that He is the author of of all , to act as is understood.
To understand as we are taught, to draw conclusions from what we know is True.
To share what is our Daas (knowledge).
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Dan
Montevideo, R.O.Uruguay
April 20, 2012
Prophecy and Phisics
Dear rabbi,excellent dose of wisdom as usual.
A little question i would like( if possible ) an answer;according to the Torah or Talmud,
G-d had created the word only with his words
(like what you have said " His words form the world ..."),and if He did so,can you explain a little more ;was only with sounds ,using consonnants only ( as the Hebrew alphabet mostly is strong in consonants),or vowels were also used despite they seem to have litlle relevance in Hebrew writing.
Congratulations for the Chabad site web and
SHALOM -Good SHABAT
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Mr. Jorge Munuzuri
April 20, 2012
G-d speaks to us To me is impossible not to say a word about this subject. The statement "G-d speaks to us at every moment" is fundamental to go on in life. It is fundamental because if the prophet states something I cannot accept as coming from G-d it is my resource to look for my answer directly with G-d. Reply
Steve Katz
Melbourne, AU
April 1, 2010
Messages in the mind Your beliefs influence your perception and your perception creates your reality. Thought captures the energy of these beliefs and conveys interpretation and tranlsation to you about these beliefs. Thoughts may or may not be accurate. Dreaming is a method of which you convey these beliefs to you in images and/or in vocabulary. Reply
Stella H Howell
wokingham, UK
March 27, 2010
Deeds of the Chariot Ezekiel
a) Do you believe that the mysteries of the divine world, as described in the deeds of the Chariot should not be discussed and taught publicly.
b) If so, why not?
Thank you.
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I question the meaning of what today's message would be without the 3 words -- as compared to -- what the 3 words add.
"Nothing more than..." [meaning !?]
Yes, those words are there intentionally. It’s good you’re questioning.
Thank you Rabbi Freeman,
my questioning took me to find this incredible article [re: Rambam on Prophecy] here on the Chabad site, which somehow confirms one of the two options (the logic may be inverse or something...).
chabad [dot] org/kabbalah/article_cdo/aid/380357/jewish/Becoming-a-Prophet.htm
what was the saying? ess iz shver tzi zeyn a novi (sic)
Yes, the Rambam on prophets is fascinating.
But I'm saying something not only about prophets, but also about how we should relate to the creation around us.
This is, after all, in the chapter about wonders.