Familiarity

After the instructions to build the Mishkan, Hashem tells Moshe Rabbeinu that the ultimate purpose of having a home for Him. The Torah tells us, וידעו כי אני ה׳, “And you shall know that I am G-d,” and the Pasuk ends with, לשכני בתוכם, “In order to dwell among them.”

Rabbi Twerski commented on this verse by connecting it with the idea that, in general, we say that, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” However, this is not true in our relationship with Hashem.

There are times when one might choose a Rav for guidance. However, as he gets closer, and gets to really know his mentor, he may see flaws that causes him to distance himself from this rabbi.

There are other times when a Rav can be one’s lifelong friend, as he continues to be a role model, and the rabbi-student relationship only gets stronger with the years.

And certainly this is true as we allow ourselves to bond with the Master of the Universe. Hashem’s truth is Eternal, and it is His clear desire that He dwell among us for eternity.