Every event is under Divine control. Nothing is left to chance.
The hand of God is in all that occurs; directing, overruling, and sanctifying to our good.
He appointed all that concerns us, and appointed all in infinite wisdom and love; therefore we should not judge rashly, or conclude hastily. We know not what may occur today, but we know that the purpose of God cannot be frustrated, nor can His purpose fail. He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will.
He says, "My purpose shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure." But this is our comfort, that He taketh pleasure in His people, and in the prosperity of His servants.
Let us consider, then, everything passes under our Father's eye; is overruled by our Saviour's power; is directed by the Holy Spirit to do us good. It shall not be as our enemies wish, or as our hearts fear; but as our God and Father pleases, and has ordained.
Be not therefore anxious, troubled, or cast down; the Lord God omnipotent reigneth, and He is God. He shall preserve thee from evil, He shall preserve thy soul.
I know not what may soon betide, But Jesus knows, and He'll provide; My life is by His counsel plann'd, And all my times are in His hand: I'll therefore trust, nor yield to fear, But cast on Jesus all my care.
Written by James Smith for his own flock around 1840, but such was the demand that by 1846 over thirty thousand copies where in circulation.
James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.
Every event is under Divine control. Nothing is left to chance.
The hand of God is in all that occurs; directing, overruling, and sanctifying to our good.
He appointed all that concerns us, and appointed all in infinite wisdom and love; therefore we should not judge rashly, or conclude hastily. We know not what may occur today, but we know that the purpose of God cannot be frustrated, nor can His purpose fail. He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will.
He says, "My purpose shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure." But this is our comfort, that He taketh pleasure in His people, and in the prosperity of His servants.
Let us consider, then, everything passes under our Father's eye; is overruled by our Saviour's power; is directed by the Holy Spirit to do us good. It shall not be as our enemies wish, or as our hearts fear; but as our God and Father pleases, and has ordained.
Be not therefore anxious, troubled, or cast down; the Lord God omnipotent reigneth, and He is God. He shall preserve thee from evil, He shall preserve thy soul.
I know not what may soon betide, But Jesus knows, and He'll provide; My life is by His counsel plann'd, And all my times are in His hand: I'll therefore trust, nor yield to fear, But cast on Jesus all my care.