Order and organization are vital components of spirituality. For instance, regarding the formation of the Tabernacle and its vessels, Moshe instructed Betzallel to first make the vessels and afterwards to make the Tabernacle. Betzallel asked Moshe, “The common practice is to first build the house and afterwards bring in the furnishings. If I make the vessels before the Tabernacle is constructed, where will I place the vessels?” Moshe agreed, “You must have heard it from HaShem, because the order that you suggested is exactly the order that HaShem told me, i.e. first the Tabernacle and afterwards the vessels.” Therefore, Moshe corrected himself and told Betzallel to first make the Tabernacle and afterwards the vessels. Every Mitzvah is given with exact parameters and order. If someone keeps Shabbos on Tuesday, it is not counted as Shabbos observance. However, concerning the formation of the Tabernacle and its vessels, what difference does it make if one item is made before the other? In the end, won’t all the necessary parts and pieces be available for the formation of the Tabernacle? The order of the making the Tabernacle and its vessels is a primary factor in the act of building the Tabernacle. If it were built out of the prescribed order, the quality and quantity of holiness would be significantly diminished. HaShem keeps the world in perfect order, i.e., the sunrises every morning and sets in the evening at the precise time, the seasons follow their yearly cycle, the oceans stay within their boundaries, etc. So too, by arranging order to our days, we will sanctify and add tranquility to our lives. May we perform the Mitzvoth in their proper time and place. In turn, HaShem will bless us with holiness, happiness, and peace. [Based on Da’as Torah of Rav Yerucham HaLevi]
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