There are two steps in preparing one’s home for an esteemed guest. First the rooms are scrubbed clean; then they are decorated with beautiful furnishings and works of art. The same two steps apply to how we make our lives and ourselves into a home for G‑d. First we rid our lives of what is negative and undesirable and then we do what is good and right.
The clan of Gershon carried the outer coverings of the Tabernacle, which protected it from undesirable elements. This corresponds to our job of avoiding harmful activities and influences. The clan of Kehat, on the other hand carried the furnishings of the Tabernacle, each of which represents a particular positive attribute and activity.
Just as Gershon was born before Kehat, it is necessary to first cleanse oneself of negative behavior in order to be able to properly pursue good. Nonetheless, the clan of Kehat was counted before that of Gershon, since cleansing oneself of negativity is only a preparation for the true work: pursuing good.1
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The LRD liberated us, and took us out of Egypt, but it is up to us to take Egypt out of us. The 49 Day of Counting the Omer prepares us to be "good" fruit that is humbled and ready to present ourselves before the LRD positively: purified, sanctified, ready for soul renewal, and to be reborn. The Bride [Israel] is now ready to be presented to the Bridegroom [GD] in holy matrimony, to take her vows, to receive the 10 Commandments - a reciprocal Covenant, and to do "good" works. This Is an "AMAZING LOVE!" It is the kind of LOVE that will last FOREVER!" You can't take the sunshine away, so don't worry be happy, good things will come your way!
Baruch HaShem,
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