How Can We Trust G-d at a Time Like This?
This in itself is the basis for a person's confidence that G-d will benefit him with visible and revealed goodness, even if he is not worthy of this grace
Regarding bitachon, or trust in G-d, a fundamental question arises: does it merely signify a belief in the Creator’s ability to do good and deliver us from trouble, or does it imply a deeper confidence that He will actually intervene, leading to complete peace of mind and an absence of worry?
As explained in Chovos HaLevavos, “the essence of bitachon is peace of mind, complete trust that He will do what is good and right for him in that matter.” However, understanding the basis for such certainty is crucial. Even if G-d explicitly promises something, there is always a possibility the promise might not be fulfilled due to a person’s sins. This concern is amplified when there’s no explicit promise, especially since “there is no righteous person in the land who only does good and does not sin.” Even our forefather Yaakov, despite G-d’s promise, feared that his sins might cause him to forfeit divine protection.
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