“…and
her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz…” Ruth
2:3
From our human standpoint we may
think of events in our lives as being ‘chance’ or even ‘good luck’, when in
reality these incidents are actually directed by the provision and providence
of God. Such is the scene before us regarding Ruth. She may have felt like she
merely ‘stumbled’ across Boaz’s field, and that it was accidental or coincidental,
but the scriptures show clearly how this was all part of God’s plan for her
life! Yahwah had determined to bless Ruth for her faithfulness, selflessness
and compassion, and He was moving all the pieces into place to make this happen. God’s
provision does not always come by miraculous means, but it is always a miracle
because He has intervened. The Lord may use people and circumstances which may
at face value appear to be functioning in the ‘normal’ course of life, and turn
such common-place situations into blessings of provision and protection, which
to us are nothing short of miraculous! The child of God who trusts and has
faith in the Lord, is safely in the Father’s hands and in this privileged
position, nothing that take place in his life is mere coincidence. There is
purpose, learning, growing, correction, strengthening and blessing in all that
takes place in a believer’s experience, day to day, when they are walking in
the ways of the Lord. God is interested in every aspect of our life, even the
most intimate and minute detail. It should be our joy and privilege to walk
close to God and cherish the personal interest He takes in our lives. Daily in
prayer, we should open wide every door of the house of our hearts to Him, and
welcome Him to move freely in every room. There should be no drawer or cupboard
or chest, locked and secured from His scrutiny and touch. It is then, in this
willingly yielded condition of heart, we will have the knowledge and experience
that Jesus is in control of every aspect of life and our ‘haps’ will be His
will and direction!
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I really like that phrase that you wrote: "God’s provision does not always come by miraculous means, but it is always a miracle because He has intervened."
ReplyDeleteIt truly is a miracle in itself that the Lord God of Heaven would take the time to intervene, not only in the biggest situations in my life, but also in the small things.
The more we care to observed each day, the more we will realize just how many times the Lord God makes provision for His Children.