Introduction
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Pro. 3:6)
“God the great Creator of all things does uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise and holy providence, according to His infallible fore-knowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of His own will, to the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy.” (WCF 5.1)
WSC Q #11: What are God’s works of providence? A: God’s works of providence are, His most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all His creatures, and all their actions.
God being God.
I. Prayer
• First…
• Second…
Prayer is not incompatible with the providence of God, it is actually participates with it.
II. Providence (cf. Dan. 9:20-23; Acts 12:12-14)
“Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.” (Isa. 65:24)
God has actually planned our praying as part of His providence.
III. Piety
“Nothing is more characteristic of [a] biblical man than a profound and pervasive conviction about the role of divine Providence in everyday human affairs.” Nahum Sarna
Conclusion
“As the providence of God does in general reach to all creatures, so after a most special manner it takes care of His Church, and disposes all things to the good thereof.” (WCF 5.7)
Everyday events with everlasting overtones… |
