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On the one hand, the Creator did not create the universe to totally flow by the predictable laws of nature. This would leave us with the impression that our world is unconnected and self contained. Such a notion that could open a door for atheism.
On the other hand, He did not create the universe to totally flow by the unfathomable spiritual forces. While the constancy of such open miracles would overwhelm us with His reality, it would leave us with no means to relate to Him. A relationship presupposes communication on a shared level.
To be in a relationship with us, the Creator combined both approaches. Thus, avoiding the downside of each. Mostly the universe flows naturally, to provide us with a means to grasp His ways. Yet, every so often He throws in the unfathomable - to keep us from being lulled away from Him by nature's facade of self containment.
~ paraphrased from "The Knowing Heart" by Rabbi Luzzatto
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