Providence: May 31, 2011

MAY 31 2011. TODAYS WORD FOR TUESDAY MAY 31, 2011

PROVIDENCE

DEFINITION:

God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny; the guidance or care of men or things.

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works. Psalm 145:17.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Just think how difficult it would be, if you are a believer in Jesus, to face the situations you face daily in your life without the assurance that God is not only looking out for you but that all things are under His control.

With all the uncertainties in our world today we as believers can be certain of one thing which is that we have divine guidance watching over us every moment of every day. Providence is God in control. When people can’t find a reason to explain why something happened they often say, “It was just one of those things.” Others say, “It was just meant to be.” Those of us, who believe in the Lord, our God, know that what happens in this world is by Providence. Providence is the sustaining power of God at work in our world and His ever present hand guiding our destiny.

The scripture clearly tells us that if we cast all of our cares upon Him --- our Lord --- He will take care of us. Divine guidance in a clear term means God taking care of those who are known as His believers.

In Psalm 103:19 we are told by the Psalmist that the providence of God is universal. “The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.” The Lord’s rule is righteous (Psalm 9:4) and He rules forever (Psalm 9:7).

In Daniel 4:35 we read that it is impossible to fight against the providence of God. Nebuchadnezzar is quoted praising God by saying, “No one can restrain His (God’s) hand or say to Him, ‘What have you done?’”

God’s providence is manifested in how He preserves the world. In Nehemiah 9:6 it reads that You alone are the Lord; You have made heaven and earth and everything on it --- and You preserve them all.

We need the providence of God (His care) upon our lives in so many areas. We need His divine guidance and protection when we travel by car, train, bus, bicycle or airplane. We need the providence of God on our lives when we are at church, at school, at meetings, at events and even in a crowd in a store. There is no place that God’s providence cannot reach us.

We cannot forget so many people living in our world that are suffering daily with a sickness, a disease, civil unrest and personal attacks because of their faith in the Lord. God is aware of each one. In all these things God will guide and sustain us as believers when we put all of our trust in Him.

In Proverbs 3:6 we are reminded to, “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths”. If we acknowledge God as Lord of our life God’s hand will be on us in all that we do and will always be there to guide us and to care for us.

LEARNING:

Our memory verse for this week is found in Matthew 5:9.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

PRAYER:

Thank You Lord that You are always with me and leading and guiding me through every moment of my day. Help me to put my complete trust in You so that I may receive all that You have for me. Bless my family and may they put their trust in You as well.