8 Cheshvan: Fruit of our Labors

FRUIT OF OUR LABORS When Moshiach comes speedily in our days, we will begin to appreciate the days of the exile... The time of exile is the time for us to work and prepare ourselves for the coming of Moshiach, speedily in our time. (HaYom Yom, 3 Menachem Av) The ultimate goal of creation is to reveal G-dliness and make the world a fitting home for G-d. Yet G-d’s true desire is not simply that He should be revealed, but that we should reveal Him through our efforts. In this sense, the ultimate purpose of creation is now in our work to bring Moshiach. Today, what we accomplish is largely hidden. When Moshiach comes, we will appreciate and enjoy the fruit of our labors. HaYom Yom, 3 Menachem Av Likkutei Dibburim, vol. 1, pp. 184-5