How To Read God’s Providence. Part [9] 01/11/2026 (Evening thought)

1st Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he fall.

Therefore, it is necessary that we study how to read God’s providences accurately, for as we prepare for crunch time in our day, it will be very important for us not to misunderstand what God does or does not do, or what He may or may not permit. Providence: The guidance or care provided by God. David has gone M.I.A, because he fully believes that sooner or later Saul would take his life.

And now, he finds himself on the run, living in caves, mountains and wildernesses, often changing his location, so as not to be found by his enemy. But some strange providences begin to occur, and it is critically important for us to place ourselves in his shoes to see what we would or wouldn’t have done in the same situation. To human logic, it seems as if the providence of God in this particular situation is conclusive evidence that God is directing David to slay Saul.

1st Samuel 26: 2 Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph. 5 And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.

1st Samuel 26:7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

How To Read God’s Providence. Part [8] 01/10/2026 (Morning thought)

Numbers 24:8 God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows.

No matter what the danger, no matter how hot the pursuit of your enemies, God’s plan of escape never includes violations of God’s law without His consent, such as killing or lying as something that is ordained or recommended by Him, if you have studied and if you have learned how to read God’s providences. When Moses killed the Egyptian who was smiting his brethren, he decided, and he acted without the counsel of God.

And thus, he violated God’s law that says “Thou shalt not kill.” Did the Egyptian deserve what he got? Yes, he did, but Moses was not to take it upon himself to dish out retribution, without first seeking God’s counsel. When Rahab hid the spies from the authorities, she told a series of lies, that succeeded in fooling those who were sent to arrest them. But The Lord doesn’t deal in lies at all, for He is a God of truth.

And, even though He winked at her ignorance in the specific situation, God would have found other ways and means to deliver the two spies. In other words, if Rahab had spoken the truth and said the spies are hiding upstairs between the stalks, God would have intervened in a time and way of His choosing. In other words, God did not encourage, or instruct Rahab to lie about the situation. His providences do not lead any individual to disobey His word, or walk contrary to the voice of His Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 20:1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!