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PROVIDENCE
The man or woman who trusts that God is in control has no need to "get even" or to hold a grudge. Joseph proved this when he
was reuinted with his brothers after they had sold him into slavery. His confidence in God allowed him to say "But now, do not
therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life."
(Genesis 45:5) Perhaps he had a right to blame his brothers for all the bad things that had happened to him, but he was wise
enough to see beyond the immediate and discern God's purpose. This is the mark of a mature man.
While living in
North Carolina, I had several occasions to visit Charlotte, "the queen city." The Myers Park section of Charlotte is an incredible
maze of curving roads and cul-de-sacs, all confusing to a driver unfamiliar with the area. I soon discovered (with help from the
natives) that the key to traffic flow in Myers Park is a throughfare known as Providence Road. This street is the hub that runs
through the section, tying together all the tangled roads.
Providence expresses the idea that the hand of God is shaping
our lives, and shaping history. We are not at the mercy of a cyclical, happenstance repetition of events or ideologies, moving
aimlessly through time and space. Our destiny is not controlled by powerful nations, great men or circumstances. It rests
securely and comfortably in the hands of God.
Memory Verse
JEREMIAH 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to
give you a future and a hope.
Read Through The Bible
Numbers 36; Acts 27-28