The Forgotten Raincoat
It was a rainy Shabbos. My raincoat accompanied me to and from shul throughout the day. Motzei Shabbos I left shul after Maariv and headed to the parking lot. Upon entering the car I remembered that I forgot to take my raincoat. Was perturbed at the moment, but decided not to go back to retrieve it from the coatroom. The following morning I attended a Shuir in shul. After the Shuir, upon existing the building I was greeted by a heavy downpour and unable to get to my car. My dilemma was soon solved. I remembered the rain coat forgotten the night before. You can imagine the relief. Now I appreciated the fact that the raincoat was forgotten the previous night.
Nothing is by chance. Should I get soaked for attending a shuir? Hashem orchestrated everything the night before, in order for me to have a raincoat the following morning. We never know while things are happening why they are happening. Sooner or later, if we remain patient, we find out. All that transpires is Hashem’s blessing in disguise. Whatever happens, significant or insignificant, is to be looked upon that its for the best. כל דעבד רחמנא לטב עבד