Pithy Puritan gems on God's providential care for His redeemed people
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Romans 8:28, "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!"
John Owen:
"In every trial and tribulation, let us find comfort in the knowledge that God, in His infinite wisdom, orchestrates all for the good of His chosen people. God's hand is behind every event, crafting our lives for His glory."
Thomas Watson:
"The providence of God is a tapestry of grace, where every thread, even the darkest, contributes to the glorious picture of our salvation. His providence is a rich treasure; He knows how to turn our trials into triumphs, our sorrows into songs."
Richard Sibbes:
"The heart that loves God finds peace in knowing that even the most confusing paths are ordered by Him for our benefit."
Jonathan Edwards:
"To love God is to rest in His sovereign will, trusting that even the most perplexing circumstances are shaped for our ultimate good. In every situation, whether in joy or sorrow, we are called to trust that God is orchestrating the events of our lives for His glory."
Richard Baxter:
"Though the winds may howl and the storms rage, we are assured that God's hand is upon us, guiding every event to our benefit and His glory."
Matthew Henry:
"God's providence is a divine compass, guiding our lives through every storm, always pointing us toward our true good and His eternal glory.""In the tapestry of life, every thread of sorrow is skillfully woven by God, contributing to the beauty of our salvation."
John Bunyan:
"God's providence is like a skilled artisan who, though unseen, is weaving our lives into a masterpiece, with every thread serving His holy purpose!"
William Perkins:
"All that befalls us, whether sweet or bitter, is ordained by God, who works all things in concert for the good of those who are called according to His purpose."
Samuel Rutherford:
"Trust in the Lord, for He has a wise design in every affliction, transforming our pain into a pathway of grace. Trust the divine Designer; He weaves even our pain into His purpose."
John Flavel:
"We may often walk through the valley of shadows, but remember, dear believer, that God is sovereignly guiding our steps toward a glorious end! We may rest assured that even the harshest providences are part of God's plan, working towards a good that we may not yet see."