• Providence of God

    Published on 03-04-2012 09:19 AM  Number of Views: 781 
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    By Tom Wacaster

    A brief glimpse at the world in general does not immediately reveal much that is positive or constructive. A mad man rules over Iran, threatening to annihilate Israel if given the opportunity. In the face of economic sanctions and international condemnation, Iran remains defiant over its nuclear energy program. Al-Qaida and the Taliban appear to be as strong as ever. The European economy is in the tank, not to mention our own economic woes. To the dismay of much of Russia, Vladimir Putin will be re-elected as Russian President. Greece had to have a second bail out to the tune of several billion more dollars. Syria suffers under the heavy hand of government suppression. Meanwhile, back home our politicians fling mud at one another, and the approval rate for Congress continues to plummet to a new record low. Our government leaders appear to be completely inept at solving our social and economic woes; and they will remain inept as long ...
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    What is man? That is the question that David himself contemplated in the 8th Psalm. What is man that thou art mindful of him? Some claim that this is actually a declarative statement, "What is man!" because of where God has placed him. But I stand with the vast majority of commentators and translators who see this as a serious question. What is man?

    What is man that we deserve what God has done for us? What did we ever do to warrant the place of authority that we have been given on this earth? What have we done to warrant God's grace? We have done nothing worthy of such blessings. In fact we have done nothing to warrant the attention of the eternal and omniscient God.

    Yet God visits us. He visited those of old through personal ways as He saw fit. He visited mankind in general through Jesus Christ. He visits us still, though far less obvious. He visits us through His providential care, and through His continued blessings.

    God's providence ...