Not Crushed But Comforted
God's providence is his continual, fatherly governing of all things in such a way that nothing comes to me by chance. This truth is meant to produce patience in suffering, gratitude in blessing, and deep confidence for the future. What is Providence? God's Providence is His almighty and ever present power, whereby, as with His hand, He still upholds heaven and earth and all creatures. God does not merely set creation in motion; He is personally and actively sustaining it at every moment. God so governs creation that leaf and blade, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, food and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty.... All things, come to me not by chance but by His Fatherly hand. Both the "big" events of history and the smallest details of daily life are included in His wise rule. God's Fatherly Hand Providence is not bare sovereignty but God's Fatherly hand. It pa...
