God at work!

(James Smith, 1864)

“There is nothing too hard for You!” (Jeremiah 32:17)

There is nothing too hard for God to EFFECT:

·         “Is anything too hard for Me, says the Lord?”

·         “I know that You can do everything.”

·         “He does according to His will among the armies of Heaven, and the inhabitants of the earth.”

·         “He works all things after the counsel of His own will.”

Nothing is too hard for God - no change in providence - however it may appear improbable, or impossible to us.

·         He could bring water out of the flinty rock.

·         He could supply quail to satisfy the needs, and gratify the lusts of His people in the desert.

·         He could feed Elijah for twelve months by ravens, and for two years and a half more, by a handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in the widow's cruse.

·         He could inundate Samaria with plenty - in the midst of famine and fearful desolation.

If He wills it

·         The fire shall not burn the three Hebrew youths,

·         Nor the lions injure Daniel,

·         Nor death hold Lazarus in the tomb.

What He has done - He can do; for He is the same. And if necessary for the glory of His name - He will do it, for He will not allow His name to be polluted.

“Providence” is simply God at work - at work for:

·         The accomplishment of His decrees

·         The fulfillment of His promises

·         The manifestation of His character, and

·         The present and eternal welfare of His people.

He can:

·         …give whatever we need

·         …do whatever we need, and

·         …glorify Himself in giving to us, and working for us!