The Ramban (7:2) writes that all the Nesi'im brought identical gifts to Moshe on the same day of the Mishkan's dedication. Had their korbanos all been offered on that same day one Nasi would have gotten to go first and the others would have followed. This might have created the perception that one gift is more valuable than others, one Nasi more important than others. Therefore, G-d commanded, "Nasi echad la'yom" -- let each Nasi have an "exclusive", a day that he alone would be the focus of attention and celebration.
Rav Wolbe in his Alei Shor (vol. 2) explains that we see in this parsha a remarkable example of hakaras hatov (kavyachol) practiced by Hashem himself. Though their gifts were identical, each Nasi had a specific unique intention invested in what he brought. Hashem accepted these gifts in such a way that recognized and celebrated each individual's unique contribution.
There is a danger even in religious service of thinking that you are "just a number". You may be learning the same daf as everyone else, daven in a minyan with many others, participate in the same communal functions as so many others, but Hashem still views your service as unique, invested with talent and thought that only you can dedicate.
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