The Doctrine of God - Providence of God
"For if thou remain completely silent at this time, then shall there relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)
The word providence means "foreseeing" and suggests the idea of providing for the future. In theology the term is used of God's continuous activity whereby He makes all events work according to His purposes. Thus the Scriptures teach that God rules over the physical universe (Ps. 103:19), animal life (Job 12:10), the nations of the earth (Job 12:23), and the affairs of individual lives (1 Sam. 16:1).
Illustration: While the Book of Esther never records the name of God, the story is one of the fullest biblical illustrations of God's providence, in His use of a young woman to protect His people.
Application: As we confront situations in life, we should remember these come directly or indirectly form God. We should therefore seek to accomplish His will in every circumstance.
The word providence means "foreseeing" and suggests the idea of providing for the future. In theology the term is used of God's continuous activity whereby He makes all events work according to His purposes. Thus the Scriptures teach that God rules over the physical universe (Ps. 103:19), animal life (Job 12:10), the nations of the earth (Job 12:23), and the affairs of individual lives (1 Sam. 16:1).
Illustration: While the Book of Esther never records the name of God, the story is one of the fullest biblical illustrations of God's providence, in His use of a young woman to protect His people.
Application: As we confront situations in life, we should remember these come directly or indirectly form God. We should therefore seek to accomplish His will in every circumstance.
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