Title: Providence (Psalm 103:17-22)
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Two important words of God's Word are 1) “God created the universe and all things.” Are there any records that other religions created the heavens and the earth? So, shouldn't we believe in that God? 2) “God is providential in the world.” It's like the person who made a car and rides it. Such a God sees us as precious beings to see.
Providence includes the principle of preservation, the principle of cooperation, and the principle of governance. There is also a general providence and a special providence. I go to the military base where my son works and perform a consolation performance, other people give Choco Pie, and my son gives money. Receiving Choco Pie is a general providence, and receiving money as a son is a special providence.
The two major mountain ranges of theology are Calvinism and Arminianism. To explain this harmoniously, “God saves the elect. At this time, we must do something that will receive grace.” Also, God chooses people and provides for them. God works, and I also work means that God provides.
God provides. The best response to that providence is obedience and conformity. It seems that Confucius also vaguely understood this. “Suncheon people are honored, and vice versa.” Everyone, please, I hope you have good words and good words. Please, I hope you live your life in order. If you feel sleepy while watching a video, go to bed. Don't smoke. Those who obey God's will (the work of the Holy Spirit) exist, and those who disobey God's will (the work of the devil) will perish. Verse 17, “The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear him.” Showing kindness is what God will do, and what I fear is what God will do. Also, let the Lord do your worries, and you should do your prayers yourself. A person who prays is a person who has real faith.
There are people who resent the shoes, and there are people who are so grateful even though they do not have legs. Legs don't fit. So is the face. A person who has faith is a person who is grateful for God's providence.
Verse 19, “He set his throne in heaven, and he reigns over all.” David, a man of faith, saw a throne in heaven that Confucius had not seen. He experienced his reign. To reign is to provide. There are ways to become a master of life. It is a sure belief in God's providence. If we firmly believe in providence, what do we have to worry about?
1) No matter what we encounter, we want you to be sure of the fact that the providence of God is there. A person of faith does not resent the envious environment. Why does the Egyptian princess come out to bathe when Moses is thrown into the river? This is because God provides and guides us in every step we take. “But why did Kim Seon-il die?” You may not even ask. From my point of view, the brother is a missionary. I am a professional missionary. Just as the shed blood of Missionary Thomas was the spark of evangelization in Korea, so his death is similar. His death is also similar to that of Stephen being stoned to death. Arab righteous blood was sprinkled. He is a holy sacrifice. It showed that God loves the souls of Arabs too. In other words, God is providing. Also, one thing we should reflect on in this case is “insufficient international adaptation and widespread egoism”. The Korean government should pay more attention to the welfare and safety of the people.
How coincidentally was it that Elijah and the widow of Zarephath met? How was it that General Naaman and Elisha met by chance? How is it a coincidence that we have been saved like this? It is God's providence. No matter what we encounter, God is providing for us in our lives. Because the Lord provides me, I lack nothing. Even if we pass through the valley of death, we are safe because of God's providence. Not a single hair is damaged.
2) Our attitude toward providence is to obey. God's voice is heard softly. The reason we can't hear God's voice is because we're too busy and noisy. The voice of God can be heard even when eating quietly. While showering, the voice of God can be heard from the bathroom as well. At this time, beware of the voice of evil.
3) We should praise God for His providence. Verse 20: “Bless the Lord, you mighty angels.” The best response to God's providence is praise. So the choir is important. We need to open our spiritual eyes to understand the importance of praise. It is most important to say thank you and give thanks. My spirit will praise you, great is the Lord God.. If you keep praising, your voice will improve. Our choir is great. There is no such praise in the world. There is life in praise. It is not meant to gather singers to play. Praise is something the angels of heaven must respond to.
What is the evidence that God provides all things in the universe? Nehemiah 9:6 “He preserves what he has made.” God provides the four seasons. God also provides for the nations. He provides for Korea as He provides for our lives. Matthew 10:30 “God counts even the hairs of his head.” God nourishes all things. But why are you concerned? God also provides for scarabs and ephemera.
Then, what is the purpose of God's providence? It is man's salvation. The Bible is the book of salvation. Even a monk must believe in Jesus and be in the temple. Because this is the only way to be saved. Those who are saved must cooperate in saving others. Brother Seon-il Kim went for salvation. This is obedience to God's providential will. Providence elevates us to the highest spiritual relationship.