Thought of the Week: Tzav - Shabbos Hagodol - 5778

OFFERING OF EXCITEMENT

In Pareshat Tzav, the Torah teaches that when a Kohen is inaugurated, he is to bring a special offering of fine flour.  The Torah adds that the Kohen Gadol is to bring this offering every single day of his tenure.

It is natural for a Kohen to feel elated on the first day of a service in the Beit HaMikdash.  Thus, the Torah wants his emotions of delight and appreciation to be expressed with this special offering.  However, the Kohen Gadol must be a person who is able to feel excited on a daily basis, even if that which he is doing is performed day in and day out.  Therefore the daily offering of the Kohen Gadol is the exact same one as any Kohen would bring on day one of the job.

A person who values what they are doing can find excitement in his or her daily routine.  We must appreciate our privilege of serving Hashem and make every day as valuable as the first.

Shabbat Shalom