If we want Hahem to be consistent with us, to give us everything that we need, we have to be consistent with Hashem. Consistency comes from doing something over and over. Reviewing something one hundred and one is much better then one hundred times. We always have to do that extra repetition, because it keeps us consistent. Consistency is the basis of the Torah. Hashem could only give the Torah through Moshe, because Moshe was completely consistent. In order for us to receive the Torah we have to work on being consistent. That is why we have to work on consistency in the time leading up to the giving of the Torah.
If we do not value consistency, we will not value Hashem because Hashem's essence is consistency. This is the midah of Netzach that we have to strive for.
from a Shiur by Rabbi Zeff Leff, "The Omer and Consistency" from Aish Audio
Now that I am on OA I have learned a new level of consistency that I never was able to attain before. Having a sponsor to call every day, and commit to, caused me to learn to be consistent. Now I am trying to use this consistency to grow in Mitzvot too.
Hashem conceals himself and makes it seem like he isn't here. If we were given Hashems presence as a gift it would always remain external. The only way that we can become a godly person is by internalising his midos by meeting challenges.
