Confidence In HaShem \ Mishlei
"The Name of HaShem is a mighty fortress, the Tzadik runs with the Name of HaShem and is safeguarded" (Mishlei 18:10).
When a Tzadik runs to perform the Divine Will, he trusts in the Name of HaShem and does not stumble. The average person checks for stumbling blocks so that he can safely proceed, whereas the Tzadik has steadfast faith in HaShem that no harm will befall him. Even if a mishap does occur, HaShem will protect him from harm.
In his later years, Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, of Blessed Memory, lived in Paris and worked ceaselessly to spread Torah and Mussar to the assimilated members of Klal Yisrael. Once, he slipped and fell down two flights of stairs. The impact of the fall left him in critical condition. The members of the community placed him in a bed so he could rest undisturbed. HaShem had compassion upon him and he fully recovered.
Subsequently he remarked about the incident, "My heart felt no fear, whatsoever. My presence in Paris was devoid of any material consideration. My only intention was to fulfil the Divine Will. Paris could not hurt me!"
The faith of the Tzadik creates a dimension of protection. His rock-solid trust in HaShem inspires him to confidently and energetically fulfil the Divine Will. A Tzadik has no fear because he knows that nothing can stop the fulfillment of the Divine Will. What's more, he knows that his confidence in HaShem places him in HaShem's protective shade.
Place your full trust in HaShem and know that you are protected in the "Mighty Fortress of HaShem."
(Based on the commentary of Rabenu Yonah)
