How Did That Happen? You can call it coincidence, luck, good fortune or happenstance but those of us who have studied God’s ways refer to the aligning of unusual circumstances as God’s providence. God is sovereign. That doesn’t mean He causes all things, it means that He reigns over all things, knows all outcomes and arranges the circumstances of our lives for His purposes. Fatalism is the idea that all things are predetermined by “fate,” and therefore “whatever will be will be.” As believers, we don’t resign ourselves to fate, we trust in a Father. We have a Father that knows all, sees all, reigns over all and loves all people. While we go through our lives making decisions and living with the decisions of others we can be confident that no decision ever surprises God or alters His long term plan. He will have a people for Himself that enjoy Him forever. He will establish a new heaven and a new earth. He will save everyone who calls upon Him to do so. He will answer prayer (even though all the answers will not be yes😊 ). The letter we plan to study this coming Sunday is a beautiful illustration of God’s sovereign work. If the eyes of your heart are open, you’ve probably seen God’s sovereign care lately. Your seemingly random experiences are not outside the realm of His good care. Be ready. There’s more going on than you know. And, if you say, “How did that happen?” The answer probably has something to do with a good, good Father. 😊