“For hardship does not spring from the soil, nor does trouble sprout from the ground. Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.” [Job 5:6-7]
Let us accept the idea that trouble does not arise by chance, nor does it occur by accident. Trouble naturally belongs to God’s moral government and is one of His invaluable agents in governing the world.
When we realize this, we can better understand much of what is recorded in the Scriptures and can have a clearer concept of God’s dealings with ancient Israel.
In God’s dealings with them, we find what is called a history of Divine Providence.
“Almighty God, I realize that You can use our troubles to accomplish great things in this world for Your glory. Thank You, Lord. Amen.”
