Divine Providence and the Will of God (Part Four)

Paul teaches divine providence with these words, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). “All things” means “all things.” God is never out of control. Satan can do his worst, yet even the evil that is rampant is working toward a greater, final purpose. We can’t see it yet. But we know that God allows things for a reason and that His plan is good. It must be frustrating for Satan. God's providence—His wise, purposeful governance of the world—ensures that even Satan's evil attempts to thwart God's plan ultimately serve a greater, good purpose, with all events, even bad ones, being woven into His ultimate, perfect design for His glory and the good of His people, as seen in biblical themes like Genesis 50:15-21 and Romans 8:28. Be encouraged!

Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Th.D., spiritually gifted Bible teacher & expositor