| The Joy of Avraham Avinu
When Avraham Avinu arrived in Eretz Yisrael he received an important Prophecy. HaShem promised him that he would have children and that he would inherit the Land of Israel. Subsequently, Avraham expressed heartfelt thanks to HaShem. Yet, Avraham's primary thanksgiving to HaShem was not for these good tidings. Rather, it was for the revelation of the holy Shechinah, that delivered the Prophecy.
Lesson: Avraham's love of HaShem was so great, that his joy of receiving the Shechinah, exceeded the joy of being informed that he would have children who would inherit Eretz Yisrael. App: Imagine that you are standing in the Beis HaMikdash, surrounded by the holy Shechinah -- the very Presence of HaShem. Envision the incomparable joy and spiritual elevation that fills your heart and soul. (Based on the commentary of the Ohr HaChaim to Lech Lechah)
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