On the first anniversary of the Battle of Lexington—the beginning of the American Revolution—local pastor Jonas Clarke preached a sermon. He spoke eloquently about God’s overruling providence. He said, “Next to the acknowledgement of the existence of a Deity, there is no one principle of greater importance…than…belief of the divine government and…providence…. That God is Governor among the nations, that his government is wise and just, and that all our times and changes are in his hands.”

We are not waiting for God to take control. He’s already in control. When we see the chaos of our world today, we may be tempted to despair. But things are not what they seem.

The same God who governs the galaxies is overseeing the times—and He ordains all our steps too. His throne is in heaven, and earth is His footstool. Give thanks today that Jesus Christ is now and forever the Lord of all.

However dark and mysterious the ways of providence may appear; yet nothing shall overwhelm the mind, or destroy the trust and hope of those, that realize the government of Heaven…that an all wise God is seated on the throne and that all things are well appointed…for them that fear Him.
Jonas Clarke