“Every breath we breathe is a gift from God, every bit of food we eat is given to us from His hand, every day we live is determined by Him. He has not left us to our own devices or the whims of nature or the malevolent acts of other people. No! He constantly sustains, provides for and cares for us every moment of every day. Did your car break down when you could least afford the repairs? Did you miss an important meeting because the plane you were to fly in developed mechanical problems? The God who controls the stars in their courses also controls nuts and bolts and everything on your car and on that plane you were to fly in.”
Jerry Bridges Trusting God (Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988) 28.
Yesterday I learned my 16-year old son had a tire blow out. Thankfully, he managed to get through the experience safely.
The day before, my flight was delayed due to mechanical problems making a day of travel longer than planned.
This week, my wife’s two year check-ups in her recovery from cancer went well too. I just said to a faculty member who asked how she was doing that we have learned that every day is a gift from God.
So imagine my surprise this morning when I have to wake up early after teaching at Trinity in Deerfield, IL, last night, and I read this.
LOL! He constantly sustains, provides for and cares for us every moment of every day.