Creation, Providence, and God’s Care

01  /  Hebrews 1:3 · Colossians 1:17 · Psalm 104:27–30

The Builder Who Never Leaves

A house keeps standing after the builder hands over the keys. The world doesn’t. Christ “upholds the universe by the word of his power,” and “in him all things hold together.” Every creature’s next breath comes from God. He usually works through ordinary means: “the LORD drove the sea back by a strong east wind” (Exodus 14:21). The wind was real, and God sent it.

02  /  Genesis 45:4–8 · 50:15–21

Meant for Evil, Meant for Good

Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery. More than twenty years later he told them, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” Both halves are true at once. The brothers were responsible for their evil, and God ruled every step for good. God uses people’s sin without ever approving it.

03  /  Matthew 10:29–31 · 6:25–34

The Father’s Care

Not one sparrow falls “apart from your Father,” and “even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” So Jesus says, “do not be anxious”: “your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” He never says “do not plan.” Pray, and do the next right thing.