Living a Providential Life

Book excerpt: Is the idea of God’s providence as applied to your life a mystery to you? Do you feel comfortable with your knowledge of the biblical description of Christian qualities outlined with God’s providence? Living a providential life is described throughout the Bible to give Christians the unmistakable way of living with the qualities God has outlined for us. Let us explore the whole concept of God’s providence from the grand sweep presented in the Bible. We will then focus on applying the magnificent examples of the people found in scripture, provided by God, to our own lives. Just the incredible scope of this process is revealing as we look at God’s providence in the Bible and in our world. As you examine how all creation, including humans, is involved in an infinitely complex process to support God’s will, you will have a better grasp on how you fit into all this. You are invited to learn about how one hundred qualities of a Christian’s life reflect the attributes of a believer in Jesus Christ. These qualities will reflect God’s gifts, which every Christian can and should reflect in this world. Explore the scriptural basis for each of these qualities, how they are reflected in scripture, and how you can make them part of your life. Live a providential life in Jesus Christ!