A Thought on Bitachon
From the shiurim on Kav Hashgachah
When a person understands that everything that happens to him is according to Hashem’s desire, then his yetzer hara will have no power over him.
(Based on Ksav Sofer)
A Testimony of Hashgachah
I heard that every blade of grass and every tree has an angel that controls it and tells it to grow, but that these four species are not controlled by any minister, but rather are under Hashem’s direct supervision. By taking them in hand we show that we are the nation of Hashem and that we do not fear any creature in the world; even the satan has no power over us, for like these four species, we are labeled as property of the King.
(Based on Seder Hayom)
The Principal Idea of Mitzvas Arbaah Minim
Chazal showed us that the concept of arbaah minim is to strengthen our emunah and to show that we cleave to Hashem through all situations. Through trials and tribulations, we remain firm in the knowledge that we are under His consistent supervision. We sing praises to Hashem with the arbaah minim to show that even in a generation like ours, when we have no kohen or navi, and wickedness seems to be increasing, we remain close to Hashem and we desire to rejoice in His yeshuah.
(Based on Darchei Chaim)
He Understands That Everything Is from Hashem
When a person understands that everything is from Hashem, he will not be quick to sin. This is the meaning of the passuk, “When Hashem is pleased with a person’s ways, even his enemy will make peace with him.” The Midrash explains that this enemy is the yetzer hara. When a person understands that everything that happens to him is according to Hashem’s desire, then his yetzer hara will have no power over him.
(Based on Ksav Sofer)
