Providence Quote by Voddie Baucham Jr
““We may define God’s providence as follows: God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that he (1) keeps them existing and maintaining the properties with which he created them; (2) cooperates with created things in every action, directing their distinctive properties to cause them to act as they do; and (3) directs them to fulfill his purposes.1””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sovereignty of God, 2015
God continuously sustains creation, works through its inherent properties, and guides it toward divine purposes.
In simple terms: God keeps everything existing, works with them, and directs them.
Key Takeaway
Trust that divine involvement shapes all events.
Themes
faith
divine purpose
creation
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- biblical study
- ethical decision‑making
- life planning
Key Concepts
theology
metaphysics
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see evidence of divine guidance in daily life?
- How does this view affect personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Human free will can seem at odds with divine direction.
![“And I may not omit here a special work of God's providence. There was a proud and very profane young man [aboard the Mayflower], one of the seamen, of a lusty, able body, which made him the more haughty; he would always be contemning the poor people in their [sea]sickness, and cursing them daily…” quote by William Bradford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/741/william-bradford-32082_poor-people_and-i-may-not-omit-here-a-special-work-o_662474.jpg)
![“[Jesus] not only kept Himself from engaging in evil, He also continually acted in ways that honored and glorified god. He not only continually avoided the negative, He always pursued the positive.” quote by David Jeremiah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7d/david-jeremiah-990_christianity_jesus-not-only-kept-himself-from-engagin_1273163.jpg)
