The unerring hand of infinite wisdom

(Thomas Reade, "The Sovereignty of God")

"My purpose will stand, and I will do all that

 I please." Isaiah 46:10

Nothing is so calming and comforting to the

Christian pilgrim, as the assurance of Divine

Guidance in every, even the most minute

circumstances which befall him.

Without this perception of his heavenly Father's

care, a thousand intricacies must beset his path.

He must be staggered at almost every step. But 

when he beholds, by faith—the unerring hand of 

infinite wisdom, wielding the stupendous machine 

of human events—causing everything to promote 

the spiritual good of His people—then he quiets 

himself as a little child, and can say with cheerful 

resignation, "Father, not my will, but yours be done."

In such a world of change and trial, how inestimable 

is a calm reliance on the wisdom, power, and love of 

God. It fully compensates for the lack of temporal 

ease and wealth. If, without our heavenly Father, 

not even a sparrow can fall to the ground; if the 

very hairs of our head are all numbered—how 

composed should we be.

The reins of universal nature are in the hands of 

Infinite Love! This vast complex machine is guided 

by Infinite Wisdom and Power! The Almighty Ruler 

of the sky cannot be taken by surprise. Nothing 

unforeseen can happen to cross His purposes or 

thwart His designs. All worlds are open to His view.

If this Great and Glorious Being is our Father and 

our Friend—then our privilege is to rejoice at all 

times, and in everything to give thanks. How 

consoling and encouraging is the assurance that 

the blessed Redeemer of my soul, is the Great 

Sovereign of the Universe! Without His permission 

nothing can happen in the vast dominion over which 

He sways His scepter! To His will every creature 

must bow—either in willing obedience, or in just 

and endless punishment!

"Lord, be pleased to impart unto me, your unworthy

 servant, this spirit of confidence in You. May I see

 Your hand in all the events of life—ordering the

 the minor, as well as in the greater movements of

 Your Providence. This watching and waiting for the

 manifestations of Your guardian care—will fill me

 with thankfulness for all my mercies, and make

 me patient under all my trials."

"My times are in Your hands." Psalm 31:15